County Option Medicaid Hospital Program Consulting

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide a one‑year County Option Medicaid Hospital Program consulting service. The consultant will guide the County through the New Jersey County Option Hospital Fee Program, assist with data collection and analysis, prepare fee and expenditure reports, liaise with state agencies and local hospitals, and provide ongoing monitoring and support through the 2028 program application deadline (December 4 2026) and beyond. • Scope includes education of County staff, data analysis of charity care, fee modeling, preparation of fee & expenditure reports, and filing with the State by early December 2026. • Post‑award duties involve ordinance drafting, federal approval support, liaison functions, invoicing, continuous data monitoring, and preparation for the 2029 program cycle. • Minimum requirement: at least two years of relevant specialized consulting experience. • Contract term: 1 year, with possible one‑month transition period after termination. • Proposals submitted electronically only; deadline time is 4:00 PM on the unsealing date (exact date not specified). • Evaluation criteria: understanding of project (35 %), experience/qualifications (30 %), contractual conditions (25 %), and cost (10 %). • Insurance and compliance requirements are extensive (workers’ comp, CGL, automobile liability, equal employment opportunity, etc.).