Application Review Team (ART)

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking a qualified Offeror to serve as a member of the Application Review Team (ART) for the Colorado Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program. The program aims to improve access to primary health care for underserved Coloradans by forgiving educational loan debt for health care professionals who commit to working in Health Professional Shortage Areas. The selected Offeror will review and score applications for loan repayment, with an estimated 60-100 applications per round. The contract is expected to start on April 1, 2026, and may be renewed for up to four additional one-year periods. Key responsibilities include reviewing applications, scoring, and making recommendations to the Governor's appointed Colorado Health Service Corps Advisory Council. • The Offeror must be a nonprofit organization registered in Colorado and a membership organization with experience in supporting the workforce recruitment and retention interests of Colorado's Federally Qualified Health Centers, Certified Rural Health Clinics, Critical Access Hospitals, or Community Mental Health Centers. • The Offeror must have a minimum of three years of experience in supporting the workforce recruitment and retention interests of the designated health entities. • The Offeror must have adequate personnel with the necessary credentials and training to complete the activities outlined in the Statement of Work. • The Offeror must comply with all applicable provisions of §§24-85-101, et seq., C.R.S., and the Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability.