DCH seeks 1115 and 1332 Waiver consulting services

On May 6, 2019, the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) issued a Statement of Need requesting proposals from eligible consulting firms to study, review and analyze waiver opportunities under section 1115 and section 1332 waivers. The Amended State Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations act laid the groundwork for DCH to engage qualified consultants to assist with this work. “Governor Kemp has made accessible, high-quality and affordable health care a priority for his administration. The department is excited to move this critical work forward to support the goals and direction of the ‘Patients First Act'," said Commissioner Frank W. Berry.

DCH is engaging in consulting services through the Georgia Department of Administrative Services Management Consulting Services Statewide Contract #99999-SPD-SPD0000162.  In accessing this Statewide Contract, DCH is able to streamline the selection of the firm(s) with the levels of expertise and experience required for this engagement without an extended procurement. Accordingly, the following firms are being invited to submit proposals:

  • Accenture
  • Deloitte Consulting
  • Ernst & Young
  • KPMG
  • McKinsey & Company
  • Public Consulting Group

Letters of intent to submit proposals are due on or before May 10, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.  Proposals are due on or before May 20, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. In addition to written proposals, DCH intends to invite responsive firms to provide an in-person presentation and overview shortly following receipt of written proposals.“We have established a process to identify and engage the most qualified consultants to advance this work.We are confident that written and in-person proposals will give us the insight we need to do just that,” said Berry. The department anticipates completion of the project by December 31, 2019.

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