When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 7, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $333,000.

It was issued by Department of Health and Senior Services. The work is located in Jefferson City, Missouri, United States.

Rural Graduate Medical Education Program Development (Due November 17, 2026)

SUMMARY

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is seeking proposals for the development or expansion of rural graduate medical education (GME) programs in General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, or Psychiatry.

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DESCRIPTION

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is soliciting proposals to develop new or expand existing rural graduate medical education (GME) programs accredited by the ACGME. The program aims to increase the physician workforce in rural and underserved areas of Missouri, specifically in the specialties of General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, or Psychiatry. Contractors must ensure at least 30% of clinical training occurs in designated Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) hub counties and include specific training hours in addiction, nutrition, and, for psychiatry programs, intellectual and developmental disabilities. The contract period is from the effective date through July 31, 2027, with two one-year renewal options.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a Missouri hospital facility, medical institution, or ambulatory patient care center with at least 3 years of experience
Must have at least 5 years of experience providing care to medically underserved areas in rural hub communities
Must have at least 5 years of experience providing services for Medicaid patients
Must have at least 3 years of experience engaging partners and communities to improve health care access
Must have at least 5 years of experience in budget management and administration
Must achieve ACGME institutional accreditation before applying for program accreditation
Must have a commercial nicotine-free campus policy or a plan to adopt one during the contract period
Leadership team must include a rural GME program director with 3 years of relevant experience
Working team must include a rural GME program coordinator with 3 years of relevant experience
Must be registered in MissouriBUYS with 'Approved' and 'Spend Authorized' status

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TIMELINE

Pre-proposal teleconference: November 3rd, 2026

Question deadline: November 7th, 2026

Proposal submission deadline: November 17th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Department of Health and Senior Services

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