RFP-1954612 Outpatient Dialysis and Nephrology Services

The Dallas County Hospital District (Parkland Health) is seeking a qualified provider to deliver outpatient dialysis (hemodialysis ± peritoneal) and nephrology physician services for indigent patients covered under its Patient Financial Assistance program. The contract is a three‑year base term with two optional one‑year extensions, and pricing is based on CMS‑rate reimbursement for each CPT‑coded service. Bidders must demonstrate Medicare‑certified ESRD facility status, board‑certified nephrology staff (if bidding on physician services), compliance with extensive IT security and HIPAA requirements, and a 25 % M/WBE participation goal. A sealed pricing schedule (Exhibit D) must be submitted separately, and a bid bond is not required. The solicitation includes mandatory documentation such as the Pass/Fail qualification sheet, M/WBE participation plan, IT security exhibit, and a reference questionnaire. • Provide in‑center hemodialysis (≈ 150 patients × 12 treatments/month) and backup peritoneal dialysis services (≈ 50‑75 PD patients annually). • Optionally supply board‑certified nephrology physician services at the contracted dialysis center. • Meet 24 × 7 × 365 availability, 90 % patient‑start guarantee, and strict disaster‑recovery (RTO ≤ 2 hrs for Tier 1). • Submit a sealed Exhibit D pricing schedule, complete all mandatory exhibits, and certify M/WBE participation (minimum 25 % of contract dollars).