Cowlitz Indian Tribe - Feasibility Study, Strategic Design, and Implementation Framework for a Nationwide Tribal Member Health Benefits Program - RFP26.10.003 (2026)
Cowlitz Indian TribeTribal Government · Longview, WA- Due
- Dec 2, 2026
- 19 days left
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Duration
- 9 months
- Primary contact
- Amanda Moyer
The 30-second brief
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe seeks proposals from qualified healthcare consulting firms, tribal health experts, actuaries, and employee benefit specialists to evaluate, design, and recommend a sustainable nationwide healthcare benefits program. The scope includes a demographic and healthcare needs assessment, benefit model analysis covering self-funded, fully insured, HRA, and hybrid structures, legal and regulatory analysis, financial feasibility and actuarial studies, administrative structure assessment, and a nationwide access strategy. Proposals are due by December 2, 2026, with questions due by November 16, 2026. The project anticipates completion within 6 to 9 months after contract execution.
Project Work Plan and Schedule, Healthcare Needs Assessment Report, Healthcare Benefits Options Analysis and Comparative Decision Matrix, Financial and Actuarial Feasibility Study, Legal and Regulatory Analysis, Nationwide Access and Provider Network Strategy, Draft Strategic Healthcare Benefits Program Plan, Final Healthcare Benefits Program Recommendation Report, Presentation to Tribal Council, Implementation Roadmap
Tribal Healthcare Experience 25%, Technical Approach 25%, Healthcare Benefit Design Experience 20%, Financial and Actuarial Expertise 15%, Project Team Qualifications 10%, Cost Proposal 5%
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Summary
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe seeks proposals from qualified healthcare consulting firms, tribal health experts, actuaries, and employee benefit specialists to evaluate, design, and recommend a sustainable nationwide healthcare benefits program.
The scope includes a demographic and healthcare needs assessment, benefit model analysis covering self-funded, fully insured, HRA, and hybrid structures, legal and regulatory analysis, financial feasibility and actuarial studies, administrative structure assessment, and a nationwide access strategy. Proposals are due by December 2, 2026, with questions due by November 16, 2026. The project anticipates completion within 6 to 9 months after contract execution.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Tribal Healthcare Experience 25%
- Technical Approach 25%
- Healthcare Benefit Design Experience 20%
- Financial and Actuarial Expertise 15%
- Project Team Qualifications 10%
- Cost Proposal 5%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Project Work Plan and Schedule
- Healthcare Needs Assessment Report
- Healthcare Benefits Options Analysis and Comparative Decision Matrix
- Financial and Actuarial Feasibility Study
- Legal and Regulatory Analysis
- Nationwide Access and Provider Network Strategy
- Draft Strategic Healthcare Benefits Program Plan
- Final Healthcare Benefits Program Recommendation Report
- Presentation to Tribal Council
- Implementation Roadmap
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Longview, WA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Cowlitz Indian Tribe?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Amanda Moyer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Cowlitz Indian Tribe in WA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Amanda Moyer. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Project Work Plan and Schedule, Healthcare Needs Assessment Report, Healthcare Benefits Options Analysis and Comparative Decision Matrix, Financial and Actuarial Feasibility Study, Legal and Regulatory Analysis, Nationwide Access and Provider Network Strategy, Draft Strategic Healthcare Benefits Pro. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Tribal Healthcare Experience 25%, Technical Approach 25%, Healthcare Benefit Design Experience 20%, Financial and Actuarial Expertise 15%, Project Team Qualifications 10%, Cost Proposal 5%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Cowlitz Indian Tribe?
All active and historical solicitations from Cowlitz Indian Tribe are tracked and searchable. As a tribal government agency, Cowlitz Indian Tribe regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 9 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 2, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Cowlitz Indian Tribe for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Longview, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
