RFP 1914475 Clinical Decision Engine Impllementation

Parkland Health is seeking a cloud‑based Clinical Decision Support (CDS) engine that will integrate directly into its Epic electronic health record system to deliver evidence‑based care pathways, order sets, and clinical protocols at the point of care. The solution must support both inpatient and outpatient workflows, provide real‑time decision assistance, include predictive analytics/AI capabilities (optional at launch), and offer robust governance, reporting, and training. The contract is an IDIQ with a three‑year base period and includes mandatory security, compliance, and M/WBE participation requirements. Vendors must demonstrate prior Epic integration experience with at least five other health‑care organizations and must meet stringent IT‑security standards (Exhibit C). • Deliver a fully functional CDS platform integrated with Epic (HL7/FHIR or native interfaces). • Provide implementation services: configuration, testing, go‑live support, training, and ongoing maintenance. • Supply analytics/reporting and optional AI‑driven predictive modules with transparent explainability. • Meet 24×7 support SLA, disaster‑recovery tiers, and security breach notification timelines. • Achieve 25 % M/WBE subcontractor dollar participation or submit a Good‑Faith Effort Plan.