RFP 2021-07 Health Program Consulting Pool

This solicitation establishes a three‑year, $6.6 million consulting pool for Covered California, covering six distinct health‑program service areas. The agency will issue separate work orders to the awarded firms for specific projects. Vendors must meet rigorous minimum‑qualification thresholds, including multi‑year experience with large client populations. The award includes a small‑business and DVBE preference but is not a set‑aside. The contract can be extended up to two additional years, and funding may increase by up to $1 million per year pending Board approval. • Six service areas: actuarial, health‑benefits, pharmaceutical‑benefits, dental‑benefits, marketplace development, health‑equity & quality transformation. • Total ceiling $6.6 M over three years; annual ceiling $2.2 M (potential +$1 M/yr). • Ten vendors selected (multiple award), each to receive work orders as needed; no work may start until the contract is fully executed.