When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 15, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $500,000.

It was issued by North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. The work is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Health IT consulting firm with EMR and clinical systems assessment experience. Proven work with public sector or healthcare authority clients. Expertise in interoperability, cybersecurity, and telehealth environments. Experience evaluating provider workflows, training needs, and technology readiness. Capability to deliver strategic reports supporting implementation and cooperative purchasing decisions. Familiarity with behavioral health, care coordination, and population health technology ecosystems.

Health Information Technology Consultant Services (Due July 27, 2026)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Bismarck, North Dakota, United StatesPosted: July 11th, 2026Deadline: July 27th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Bismarck, North Dakota seeks a health IT consultant to assess EMR systems, interoperability, cybersecurity, telehealth, and related healthcare technology readiness. The work will support planning, prioritization, and long-term sustainability decisions, including possible cooperative purchasing opportunities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be actively registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) before signing a contract
Must possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Must maintain active SAM registration throughout the period of contract performance
Must not be debarred, suspended, or excluded from participation in federal transactions
Must be registered with the North Dakota Secretary of State if transacting business in North Dakota
Must possess all required professional licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local laws
Must be registered as a supplier in NDBuys to submit a proposal

BUDGET

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$500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

14 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issue Date: July 10th, 2026

Deadline for Submission of Questions and Objections: July 15th, 2026

Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: July 27th, 2026

Notice of Intent to Award: July 30th, 2026

Contract Start Date: August 7th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 15th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Bismarck, North Dakota is seeking a vendor to provide health information technology consulting services. The engagement will support review, discussion, and potential decision-making related to cooperative purchasing, technology alignment, implementation feasibility, and long-term sustainability across participating providers.

The consultant will assess a broad range of categories, including clinical services, technology, electronic medical records, interoperability, cybersecurity, workforce, behavioral health, financial and regulatory infrastructure, care coordination, access barriers, telehealth, population health, and sustainability. The work is expected to produce a detailed report and inventory that can be used for planning, prioritization, and evaluating opportunities for EMR improvement and shared purchasing strategies.

The scope includes assessing current EMR systems, system functionality, provider workflows, staff competency, system utilization, and technology access. The consultant will also evaluate provider readiness, implementation gaps, training needs, and the extent to which core EMR functions are available and fully used, such as documentation, patient portal capabilities, scheduling, prescription refills, patient education, reporting, and related operational functions.

In addition, the assessment will examine implementation support requirements such as staffing, workflows, infrastructure, training capacity, leadership support, and operational constraints. Relevant technology components may include EMR access points, remote patient monitoring tools, video visit platforms, peripheral devices, connectivity, and other tools needed for full implementation. Questions are due by July 15, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 15, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $500,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. The work is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Health IT consulting firm with EMR and clinical systems assessment experience
Proven work with public sector or healthcare authority clients
Expertise in interoperability, cybersecurity, and telehealth environments
Experience evaluating provider workflows, training needs, and technology readiness
Capability to deliver strategic reports supporting implementation and cooperative purchasing decisions
Familiarity with behavioral health, care coordination, and population health technology ecosystems

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