HBEX18 – Tribal Community Mobilization Program

The California Health Benefit Exchange (Covered California) solicited a fixed‑price consulting contract (HBEX 18) to provide tribal community mobilization services supporting the ACA across California’s tribal health ecosystem. The award went to the California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc., which will develop a resource guide, maintain tribal contact lists, research policy decisions of other exchanges, and facilitate tribal consultation meetings and advisory workgroup support. The contract is capped at $250 k, runs for one year with a possible extension, and emphasizes deliverable‑based outcomes and deep expertise in tribal health policy and outreach. • Scope includes a resource guide, contact list, policy matrix, and facilitation of tribal meetings. • Fixed‑price, deliverable‑based contract with $250 k ceiling; optional 9‑month extension. • Awarded to a single vendor with a strong tribal health background; no mandatory small‑business set‑aside.