When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 28, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $10,600,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by University System Of New Hampshire. The work is located in New Hampshire, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Managed Service Providers with contingent workforce program expertise. Staffing and workforce solutions firms experienced in public-sector engagements. Companies with vendor-neutral MSP operating models. Providers capable of supporting system-wide contingent labor management.

Managed Provider Services Market Research (Due October 9, 2026)

A New Hampshire government authority is conducting market research for a potential vendor-neutral, system-wide contingent-labor Managed Service Provider program. Vendors are invited to share their capabilities, operating models, and relevant market experience.

Must submit a timely and responsive reply to this RFI to be eligible for any future RFP
Must provide an overview of firm size, years operating MSP/VMS programs, and geographic footprint
Must provide case studies for public-sector or higher-education clients
Must describe operating models for a vendor-neutral, multi-institution MSP program
Must describe VMS platform capabilities for requisition-to-pay, time capture, and invoicing
Must describe implementation and phased-rollout approaches
Must describe approach to rate transparency and program fee structures
Must describe supplier management and vendor-neutrality practices
Must describe approach to risk and compliance, including co-employment, worker classification, and federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
Must provide two to three references from public-sector or higher-education MSP clients

RFI issued: September 15th, 2026

Deadline for respondent questions: September 28th, 2026

USNH responses to questions posted: October 1st, 2026

RFI responses due: October 9th, 2026

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A government authority in New Hampshire is seeking information from vendors capable of providing managed provider services. The request is intended to support market research into provider capabilities, operating models, and current industry practices.

The research will inform the potential development of a vendor-neutral, system-wide Managed Service Provider (MSP) program for contingent labor. Vendors should provide information relevant to their experience, service capabilities, and approach to managing contingent workforce programs. Questions must be submitted by September 28, 2026, and responses are due by October 9, 2026.

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