Description
The Dallas County Hospital District (Parkland Health) is seeking a qualified consulting firm to review, develop, and negotiate its indirect cost (Facilities & Administration – F&A) rate used for federal research grants. The effort includes a detailed review of Medicare Cost Report worksheets, analysis of cost‑center allocations, construction of an indirect‑cost‑rate model, preparation of a rate proposal for submission to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Cost Allocation Services, and full support during the DHHS‑CAS negotiation process. The contract is a one‑year base award with an optional one‑year renewal, and all proposals must be submitted by 31 Mar 2026.
• Review Medicare Cost Report (worksheets A, A‑6, A‑8, B, B‑1) and all related cost centers (research, administration, A&G, plant‑ops).
• Build an indirect‑cost‑rate model, allocate direct research costs (line 191), and develop F&A rate proposals for DHHS‑CAS submission.
• Provide strategic negotiation support, including responding to DHHS‑CAS information requests and participating in rate negotiations.
• Submit required references (Exhibit E) and comply with extensive Texas‑state compliance clauses (MWBE, boycott prohibitions, vendor credentialing, TEC Form 1295 if applicable).