When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 21, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $66,000,000.

It was issued by Idaho Department Of Health And Welfare. The work is located in Boise, Idaho, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experience as a third party administrator for healthcare or workforce incentive programs. Proven track record in program design, compliance, and reporting processes. Expertise in healthcare workforce or education incentive initiatives. Capacity for statewide outreach and recruitment in rural communities. Familiarity with Idaho’s healthcare landscape.

Third Party Administrator Services for Rural Healthcare Workforce Incentive Program (Due August 18, 2026)

Overview

Healthcare Services, Wellness & Biotech

Boise, Idaho, United StatesPosted: July 1st, 2026Deadline: August 18th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Idaho seeks a third party administrator to manage a rural healthcare workforce incentive program, including payments, recruitment, retention, and education awards over a five-year period.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must establish an account in the IPRO system
Must submit technical proposal and cost proposal electronically via IPRO
Must maintain required types and levels of insurance
Must designate a full-time program or contract lead
Must maintain financial and administrative systems capable of demonstrating compliance with federal grant requirements
Must comply with 2 CFR Part 200
Must maintain a secure participant database
Must provide independent assurance reports (e.g., SOC Type II) upon request
Must be registered with the Idaho Secretary of State if required by law

BUDGET

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$66,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Pre-proposal conference registration deadline: July 13th, 2026

Pre-proposal conference: July 14th, 2026

Deadline to receive questions: July 21st, 2026

RFP closing date: August 17th, 2026

Proposal opening date: August 18th, 2026

Contract term: October 1st, 2026 to September 30th, 2031

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 21st, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Idaho Department Of Health And Welfare

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor will serve as a third party administrator to implement a rural workforce incentive program aimed at recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals in rural communities. Responsibilities include managing ladder payments based on workforce priorities and geographic need, providing recruitment incentives such as signing bonuses and relocation stipends for hard-to-fill roles, administering retention bonuses for healthcare professionals meeting multi-year commitments, and distributing healthcare education awards for students—especially those in post-graduate programs—who have been accepted into healthcare education tracks.

The administrator will be responsible for developing a comprehensive program design, including recommended eligibility and payment structures, award limits, participant agreements, operational workflows, documentation standards, compliance strategies, and efficient reporting and implementation processes. Additionally, they will design outreach and recruitment plans to encourage participation among eligible healthcare professionals and students. The contract term is five years, and interested parties are required to submit all questions by July 22, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 21, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $66,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Idaho Department Of Health And Welfare. The work is located in Boise, Idaho, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experience as a third party administrator for healthcare or workforce incentive programs
Proven track record in program design, compliance, and reporting processes
Expertise in healthcare workforce or education incentive initiatives
Capacity for statewide outreach and recruitment in rural communities
Familiarity with Idaho’s healthcare landscape

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