Description
Covered California is establishing a pre‑approved consulting pool to provide specialized health‑program advisory services on an as‑needed basis. The solicitation covers six service areas—including actuarial, health‑benefits, pharmaceutical, dental, marketplace development, and health‑equity consulting—allowing contractors to compete for work orders throughout a three‑year contract period. The total ceiling for all contracts is $6.6 million, with the contract effective January 1 2027 and possible extensions up to five years. Respondents must be California‑qualified entities, meet strict minimum qualifications, submit eight mandatory attachments, and disclose any use of generative AI. Preference points are available for small‑business and DVBE firms.
• Six distinct health‑program consulting service categories, any of which a proposer may bid for.
• Initial three‑year term (potentially up to five years) with a $6.6 M ceiling.
• Mandatory electronic‑only submission by 27 July 2026; questions due 22 June 2026.