When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 22, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $250,000 – $750,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by University of Iowa. The work is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States.

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Overview

Healthcare Services, Wellness & Biotech

Iowa City, Iowa, United StatesPosted: October 14, 2026Deadline: November 4, 2026

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SUMMARY

The University of Iowa is seeking a qualified firm to provide inpatient clinical documentation improvement review services, quality-focused clinical reviews, physician education, and quality reporting.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must demonstrate experience with multispecialty services in an academic medical center
Must provide a detailed proposal limited to 25 pages
Must provide audited financial statements for the previous two years
Must agree to the University's Business Associate Agreement if accessing Protected Health Information
Must comply with HIPAA and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Must ensure all assigned personnel have passed background checks within the last 12 months
Must comply with WCAG 2.1 AA and Revised Section 508 accessibility standards for technology
Must agree to not offshore University data or information

BUDGET

Estimate

$250,000 – $750,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: October 14th, 2026

Questions Deadline: October 22nd, 2026

Response Deadline: November 4th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 22, 2026

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Issuing Agency

University of Iowa

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DESCRIPTION

The University of Iowa Health Care (UI Health Care) is soliciting proposals for an integrated, physician-governed approach to clinical documentation improvement (CDI) and quality review services. The scope includes inpatient service locations at the Medical Center University campus, Medical Center Downtown campus, and Medical Center North Liberty. Key deliverables include clinical validation reviews, physician advisor oversight, coding analysis, quality reporting, and education based on review findings. The initial contract term is one year, with the option for four one-year extensions, for a maximum of five years.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 22, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $250,000 – $750,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by University of Iowa. The work is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States.

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