When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due December 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 4, 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 Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The work is located in Wisconsin, United States.

Surveyor Services (Due December 9, 2026)

SUMMARY

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is seeking proposals for surveyor services to conduct investigations of complaints and recertifications for long-term care and non-long-term care facilities.

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DESCRIPTION

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Services (DQA) is seeking proposals for surveyor services to initiate investigations of complaints and recertifications for Long-Term Care (LTC) and Non-Long-Term Care (NLTC) facilities. The solicitation is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for LTC facilities and Lot 2 for NLTC facilities. The contract term is one year with an option for four additional one-year renewals. Services must be performed within the contiguous United States.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of three years of experience in conducting surveys within federally regulated LTC and/or NLTC facilities
Staffing model must include at least one dedicated administrator or project manager
Surveyors must have completed mandatory prerequisite, basics, and post-basics training requirements via the Quality, Safety & Education Portal
Long-term care surveyors must be certified via the Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test
Must have one registered licensed nurse located in the United States available to accompany the survey team
Surveyors must have a valid driver's license and provide their own or vendor-provided transportation
Must perform background checks on all staff and subcontracted staff
Must be able to travel to all LTC or NLTC health care facilities located within the state of Wisconsin
Must track staff hours worked via time reports or payroll records
Must comply with State of Wisconsin Division of Enterprise Technology IT policy and standards

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TIMELINE

October 29th, 2026: Date of issue of the solicitation

November 4th, 2026: Written questions due

November 7th, 2026: Estimated responses to questions posted

December 9th, 2026: Proposals due

May 1st, 2027: Estimated notification of intent to award

September 1st, 2027: Estimated contract start date

Issuing Agency

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

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Surveyor Services