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Division of Health Care Financing (DHCF)

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) External Advocate Services

(RFP # 1682 DHCAA-SM)

The Department is seeking proposals from organizations to administer the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Managed Care (MC) External Advocate Program capable of serving SSI MC enrollees under the highest quality standards. The contract service includes conducting community outreach and education concerning managed care for those members of the Wisconsin Medicaid Program who are also eligible for federal Supplemental Security Income. The External Advocate will also assist members with issues related to SSI eligibility in general; participate in regular meetings with representatives from the State, managed care organizations, consumers, and other advocates explaining how the SSI Managed Care program functions; provide summary data on representations in fair hearing and grievance activities; and submit periodic reports outlining their activities.

The RFP package consists of documents contained in the links as follows:

Amendments to this RFP: 

RFP # 1682 DHCAA-SM Amendment 1

NOTE: Proposers must review these amendments along with the original posting of the RFP and respond as appropriate. In addition, Vendors should note that a printed and signed copy of each amendment must accompany the Proposal submitted for consideration. 

Due date for Proposals is December 11, 2009 at 11:00 AM CST.

Milwaukee Enrollment Services Facility

The Department of Health Services will be issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the permanent site for the Milwaukee Enrollment Services facility during the week of June 1, 2009. Individuals, businesses, or organizations that own a large building, 80,000 square feet in central Milwaukee, and might be willing to lease to the State of Wisconsin should consider submitting a proposal for the department’s consideration.

Any interested or potential bidders should register with the Department of Administration at http://leasing.state.wi.us/register_your_email.asp?ercid=10&locid=111, where they can sign up to get e-mails notifying them when the RFP has been posted. Information about how to submit a proposal and deadlines for submission are included in the RFP and in the RFP announcement. Once issued, the RFP will be posted at http://leasing.state.wi.us/section.asp?linkid=866&locid=111.

Food Stamp Employment Training (FSET) Program Services 

(RFP # 1666-DHCAA-JS)

On February 16, 2009, the Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Health Care Access and Accountability (DHCAA), issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to contract with one or more qualified vendors to manage and/or deliver Food Stamp Employment and Training (FSET) program services throughout Milwaukee County .

The FSET program provides FoodShare recipients the assistance and support they need to obtain competitive employment. DHS is seeking innovative proposals that will increase FSET participation in Milwaukee County resulting in positive employment outcomes and, as a collateral benefit, participants’ reduced reliance on public assistance programs.

Details and requirements are found in the documents referenced below.

Request for Proposal - FSET Final  (PDF, 345KB)

Amendment I (PDF, 7KB)

Q&A in Response to RFP 1666-DHCAA-JS for FSET Program Services (PDF, 48KB)

Health Care Quality Assurance and Utilization Review for the Wisconsin Medicaid Program

On November 30, 2007, the Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS), Division of Health Care Financing (DHCF), issued a Request for Bids (RFB) to contract with a qualified Vendor to serve as the External Quality Review Organization (EQRO). The EQRO provides health care reviews relative to quality of care provided to persons covered under the Wisconsin Medicaid program. The selected Vendor must be a peer review organization designated by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Details and requirements are found in the documents referenced below.

 RFB #1603-DHCF-EG (MS Word Document)

On January 11, 2008, a document incorporating a series of amendments to this RFB was released.  A link to that document (Amendment 1 to Request for Bids) is provided below.  Bidders must review these amendments along with the original posting of the RFB and respond as appropriate.  In addition, Vendors should note that a printed and signed copy of the Amendment 1 must accompany the Bid submitted for consideration.

Amendment 1 to Request for Bids (MS Word Document)

Amendment 1 to Request for Bids (PDF Document)

Bidder's Questions and Answers (Written Questions and Bidder's Conference Questions) (PDF Document)

Please note that the deadline for submission of bids remains as originally posted: 2:00 PM CST, Wednesday, February 27, 2008

For more information contact:

Elizabeth Garland
HFS-DIV ENTERPRISE SERVICES
1 W Wilson St.
Madison WI 53702

E-mail Address: garlaes@dhfs.state.wi.us
Fax Number: (608) 261-8389

BadgerCare Plus Healthy Living Individual Incentive Pilots

This Request for Applications (RFA) invites proposals from health maintenance organizations currently under contract with the Department of Health and Family Services to design and manage individual incentive programs for BadgerCare Plus members. These demonstration pilots are designed to test the effectiveness of using individual incentives to encourage individuals to adopt healthier behaviors which lead to better health outcomes.

The Office of Policy Initiatives and Budget and the Division of Health Care Financing will use the results from this process to award grants for the period from April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2010.

RFA #G1610DHFC-LS Plans to Design and Manage Individual Incentive Programs for BadgerCare Plus Members (PDF 367 KB)

Cover Page, Application Summary, Budget Forms, and Work Plan (Included in the RFA)

Conference Call: A conference to answer questions about the RFA is scheduled for December 17, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The call can be accessed by calling 1-800-462-1257 or 608-265-1000 and entering the pass code 0560.

Questions and Responses resulting from the December 17, 2007 conference call are at: RFA #G1610DHFC—LS 12/17/07 Conference Call Q & A (PDF 75KB)

Deadline: Applications must be received by 3:00 p.m. CST on January 18, 2008.

For more information, contact Linda McCart at 608-266-9296.

Community-based BadgerCare Plus Enrollment

On October 30, 2007, the Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS), Division of Health Care Financing (DHCF), Bureau of Eligibility Management (BEM) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to contract with qualified Vendors to provide application assistance for the BadgerCare Plus Program. Links to this document are found below.

BadgerCare Plus will create a single, comprehensive health care safety net program for families that merges the “family” MA, BadgerCare and Healthy Start Programs. The new program will provide access to affordable health insurance for all kids as well as expand eligibility in other areas. Funding will apply to projects from January 2008 to June 2009.

Deadline: Proposals must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM CST on November 30, 2007. See the complete RFP for submission requirements.

RFP # G1609-DHCF-LS (MS Word Document)
Budget (MS Excel Document)
Frequently Asked Questions 11/8/07
Frequently Asked Questions 11/14/07

For more information, contact Jeff Burkhart at (608) 266-7239.

Medical and Psychological Consultation Services RFP

The Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS), Division of Health Care Financing (DHCF), Disability Determination Bureau (DDB) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to contract with qualified Vendors to provide medical and psychological consultation services to DDB, the agency responsible for making determinations of disability under Titles II, XVI and XIX of the Social Security Act.  This function is performed under contract with the Social Security Administration (SSA).  The disability determination process requires consultation services from qualified doctors of medicine or osteopathy, psychologists, and a speech-language pathologist on an ongoing basis.

RFP # 1600 DHCF-EG Medical and Psychological Consultation Services

Amendment Notification: On August 27, 2007, the Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS), Division of Health Care Financing (DHCF), Disability Determination Bureau (DDB) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to contract with qualified Vendors for Medical and Psychological Consultation Services.  Links to that document are found above.  The RFP contained a timetable with due dates specified for submission of certain items.  This timetable has been modified in part as set forth in this amendment to the RFP.

Respondent's Questions and Answers, and Second Amendment Notification:  On August 27, 2007, the Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS), Division of Health Care Financing (DHCF), Disability Determination Bureau (DDB) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to contract with qualified Vendors to provide Medical and Psychological Consultation Services as part of the disability determination review process. Links to that document are found above.  The RFP allowed potential Respondents to submit questions regarding the RFP and to receive the State’s answers to these questions in a timely manner.  Those questions have been submitted and the State has prepared responses to them in a document accessible using the link provided below.  In addition, the State has prepared a document amending the RFP.  A link to this document is also provided below.  Respondents are encouraged to review the questions and answers and must take the amendments into consideration in preparing their Proposals.  In addition, Respondents must print the amendment, sign it acknowledging receipt and concurrence, and include it with their Proposal submission.

Respondent's Questions and Answers

Second Amendment to RFP for Medical and Psychological Consultation Services

Deadline: Proposals must be submitted no later than 2:00 PM CST on October 26, 2007. See the complete RFP for submission requirements.

BadgerCare Plus Dental Services Delivery System (Request for Information)

As part of the BadgerCare Plus initiative, the Department of Health and Family Services is soliciting ideas to reform the dental services delivery system for Family Medicaid and BadgerCare members through a request for information (RFI). This is not a request for proposals, services, or bids, nor does it represent any other formal procurement device.

DHFS’ primary objective in issuing this RFI is to solicit creative strategies to dramatically improve access to comprehensive dental care for children and families currently participating in family Medicaid programs (i.e., AFDC, BadgerCare and Healthy Start). The Department understands that addressing the dental access issue may require local, regional or statewide solutions.

In addition to the $30 million currently spent on dental services for Family Medicaid members, BadgerCare Plus sets aside an additional $8.8 million in ongoing funding for services provided under a transformed dental delivery system.

Deadline: Proposals are due by close of business (5:00 p.m.) on July 25, 2007.

Dental Service Delivery System (PDF, 33 kb)

For more information regarding this RFI, contact Kay Lund at (608) 267-9735.

Division of Long Term Care

Implementation of the CLTS Waivers for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (RFP# G1665-DLTC-BC)

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from agencies interested in administering the Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Waivers for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified to ensure converage, at a minimum, in 15 counties across the state. The Proposer must administer the CLTS Waivers program to the full intent, of financial and functional eligibility, support and service coordination, management of intensive in-home treatment services and on-going services, working with each family to determine services that would benefit their child within the child's community, termination of services, and reporting to the Human Services Reporting System (HSRS) and other state established data systems. Coordination and collaboration as warranted with other partners, specifically county agencies, are expected functions of the Proposer. The activities of the Proposer and state staff must be performed in close collaboration and coordination with the activities and responsibilities of the DLTC/BLTS.

Proposers have the opportunity to submit a proposal to provide the service to all 15 counties or may define a specific region or county of the state. A county that initially opted out of providing the service may submit an application for providing these services.

RFP# G1665-DLTC-BC

RFP # G1665-DLTC-BC Attachment A

RFP # G1665-DLTC-BC Q and A

Deadline Extension

 

Pharmacy Management Services (RFP # 1637-DLTC-SM)

The 2007-09 biennial budget act (2007 Wisconsin Act 20), enacted by the Governor and Wisconsin Legislature, requires the Department of Health Services (DHS), formerly the Department of Health and Family Services, to issue a request for proposals for the provision of pharmacy management services for all state treatment facilities. Once the proposals are evaluated, DHS will then assess whether the objectives of the proposal stated in 1.3 of this RFP can be achieved through a contract for pharmacy management services.

The Wisconsin DHS facilities include Mendota Mental Health Institute and Central Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled in Madison, Winnebago Mental Health Institute and the Wisconsin Resource Center in Winnebago, Southern Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled in Union Grove, Northern Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled in Chippewa Falls, and Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center in Mauston.

New gif  RFP 1637-DLTC-SM and all supporting documents in PDF format

Community Rehabilitation Provider Rebalancing Initiative

On December 1, 2008 the State of Wisconsin, Department of Health Services, Division of Long-Term Care, Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources, Office for Independence and Employment, Pathways to Independence Initiative announced the release of an RFP to support individuals with disabilities in their desires to be involved and contributing members to their communities.

Proposals must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. CST Friday, January 30, 2009.

For further information regarding this RFP contact Sarah Lincoln at (608) 266-7974 or Sarah.Lincoln@wisconsin.gov

LATE PROPOSALS WILL BE REJECTED

Community Rehabilitation Provider Rebalancing Initiative (RFP #G1662DLTC-LS) (PDF, 104 KB)

Pathways to Independence Regional Grants

The Pathways to Independence project within the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Long-Term Care is offering grant funds up to $480,000 statewide to decrease barriers to and increase opportunities for person-centered, integrated employment in order to support people with disabilities in achieving their desired employment outcomes.

Proposals must be submitted no later than 4:30 PM CT, Friday, March 6, 2009.

For further information regarding this RFP contact Sarah Lincoln at (608) 266-7974 or Sarah.Lincoln@wisconsin.gov

LATE PROPOSALS WILL BE REJECTED

Statewide Guardianship Support Center and Clearinghouse

The Division of Disability and Elder Services is providing a single $100,000 grant award under this RFP. The grant will be issued to provide information, support and education to guardians, family members and professionals who work with guardians and other substitute decision-makers through a Guardianship Support Center and Clearinghouse. Funds awarded under this solicitation will be for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.

The goals of this project are as follows:

  1. Manage a statewide Elder Abuse/Adults at Risk (APS) Listserv.
  2. Establish a Guardianship Support Center using qualified legal staff, to provide information/consultation to guardians, family members and professionals who work with guardians and other substitute decision-makers via a statewide toll free telephone number and via email correspondence.
  3. Produce a quarterly newsletter in electronic format with a small amount available in print, covering topics on guardianship, adults at risk and other related topics.
  4. Produce training materials on guardianship and other related topics, at the direction of the Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources.
  5. Meet regularly with Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources staff to plan and develop consistent programming, avoid duplication of efforts and assure coordination of activities.

RFP: Statewide Guardianship Support Center and Clearinghouse (PDF, 88 KB)

Deadline: Proposals must be submitted no later than 2:30 PM CST May 4, 2007. See the complete RPF for submission requirements.

For further information regarding this RFP contact Gail Schwersenska at (608) 266-7803.

Pathways to Independence Northern Region Grant

The Pathways to Independence project within the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services is offering grant funds up to $80,000 to decrease barriers to and increase opportunities for person-centered, integrated employment in order to support people with disabilities in achieving their desired employment outcomes.

The Pathways to Independence grants will assist the Northern Region of the State as it prepares for the expansion of managed long-term care.

The mission of Pathways to Independence is to develop a comprehensive system that:

  • Maximizes employment of people with disabilities
  • Increases the state's labor force by including people with disabilities
  • Protects and enhances workers' healthcare, other benefits and needed supports

Increasing the capacity to provide integrated employment in Ashland, Bayfield, Forest, Iron, Oneida, Price, Sawyer and Vilas Counties will support the future expansion of managed long-term care into the Northern Region of the State.

The Northern Region Grant project is funded by the Wisconsin Medicaid Infrastructure Grant. Several grants less than $80,000 may be awarded. Total funds awarded to all applicants will not exceed $80,000. The Department reserves the right to make one award of $80,000.

RFP: Pathways to Independence Northern Region Grant (PDF, 59 KB)

Deadline: The Notice of Intent should be returned to the Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources by 4:00 p.m. C.D.T. May 16, 2007. Submittal of the Notice of Intent does not commit an agency to submitting an application. Any supplemental written information related to this RFP developed by the Division will be provided only to those agencies who have filed a Notice of Intent, or to agencies who request such information.

For further information regarding this RFP contact Molly Michels at (608) 261-7816.

Pathways to Independence Regional Grants

The Pathways to Independence project within the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Division of Long Term Care is offering grant funds up to $440,000 statewide to decrease barriers to and increase opportunities for person-centered, integrated employment in order to support people with disabilities in achieving their desired employment outcomes.

Proposals must be submitted no later than 4:30 PM CT, May 30, 2008.

For further information regarding this RFP contact Samantha Ninnemann at (608) 266-5209 or ninnesl@dhfs.state.wi.us.

Pathways to Independence Regional Grants (RFP) (PDF, 161KB)

Questions/Answers document regarding RFP#G1636DLTC-LS Pathways to Independence Regional Grants  (PDF, 161KB)

Wisconsin Self Directed Supports Waiver Program

On February 20, 2008 the Division of Long Term Care, Bureau of Long Term Support announced the release of two RFP's that will assist the State to create an alternative choice for consumers of publicly funded long term care supports and services as the state implements long term care reform. The RFP's are for the services of an Independent Consultant Agency (ICA) and also for a Financial Services Agency (FSA). The state intends to contract with a successful respondent to begin operation of these services not later than July 1, 2008.

Deadlines are the same for both RFP's:
Questions must be submitted in writing no later than 2:00 PM CST Wednesday, February 27, 2008.
Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 PM CST Friday, April 4, 2008.

For further information regarding this RFP email Bernadette Connolly at ConnoBM@dhfs.state.wi.us

Self Directed Supports Waiver Program Independent Consultant Agency (ICA) (RFP) (PDF, 374 KB)
SDS ICA RFP Amendments (PDF, 28 KB)
SDS ICA RFP Q&A (PDF, 84 KB)

Self Directed Supports Waiver Program Financial Services Agency (FSA) (RFP) (PDF, 381 KB)
SDS FSA RFP Amendments (PDF, 24 KB)
SDS FSA RFP Q&A (PDF, 40 KB)

Division of Long Term Care - ADRC Evaluation

The Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS) is requesting proposals to develop evaluation measures and tools and conduct an evaluation of Wisconsin's Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) with a focus on the quality of the customer service they provide in the areas of information and assistance and options counseling. The ADRCs will use the evaluation for planning purposes and as a basis for taking corrective action to better serve their community users

RFP: Request for Proposals for ADRC Evaluation (PDF, 46 KB)

Deadline: Proposals must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM CST August 31, 2007. See the complete RFP for submission requirements.

For further information regarding this RFP contact Wendy Fearnside at (608) 266-5456.

Disability Benefit Specialist (DBS) Program Attorney Services Request for Proposal

The purpose of this document is to provide interested parties with information to enable them to prepare and submit a proposal for Program Attorney Services for the Disability Benefit Specialist program in Wisconsin’s Aging and Disability Resource Centers. The State as represented by the Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS) intends to use the results of this solicitation to award a contract for Program Attorney Services for the Disability Benefit Specialist (DBS) program.

1601 RFP Disability Benefit Specialist (DBS) Program Attorney Services Request for Proposal  (PDF, 148 KB)

Any questions concerning this RFP must be submitted in writing on or before November 26, 2007 to mckersl@dhfs.state.wi.us

Deadline: January 11, 2008, 4:30 PM CST

The Wisconsin Disability Benefits Network -- RFP #1598 DLTC-LS

The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to provide interested parties with information necessary to prepare and submit a proposal for continued development and ongoing management of the Wisconsin Disability Benefits Network (WDBN). The Division of Long Term Care intends to use the results of this process to award a contract that will maintain the state's high level of access to accurate and timely benefit information through statewide community outreach about relevant and essential benefits, training, technical support and professional development for a growing cadre of benefits counseling practitioners. The awardee will also be asked to participate with the Division in a wide range of public policy and practice initiatives that relate to disability benefits and employment.

RFP: Wisconsin Disability Benefits Network (PDF, 253 KB)

Deadline: Proposals must be submitted no later than October 5th, 2007 3 PM CST. See the complete RFP for submission requirements.

For further information regarding this RFP contact Sarah Lincoln at (608) 266-7974 or lincosj@dhfs.state.wi.us

Division of Public Health

Oral Health Education Feasibility Study
(RFP-BC-001-DHS)

The oral health education feasibility study is intended to fulfill the requirements of 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, where the legislature directed the Building Commission to conduct a study of the state's role in expanding access to dental education, with a particular emphasis on increasing dental care in rural and underserved areas, including an examination of the possibility of construction of a new dental school in the city of Marshfield.

Details and requirements are found in the following documents.
Oral Health Education Study RFP (PDF 119KB)
RFP Appendix (Word Doc)
Questions and Answers (PDF 29KB)

Proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM CST, Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
For further information regarding this RFP contact Marisa Stanley at (608) 266-0463 or Marisa.stanley@wisconsin.gov

Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Multi-Jurisdictional Request for Proposal

The Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program (TPCP) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Wisconsin TPCP Program Multi-Jurisdictional Coalitions.

Multi-Jurisdictional (PDF 153 KB)
RFP Questions and Answers (PDF 22KB)

Ethnic and Poverty Network RFPs

The Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention & Control Program (TPCP) has released Requests for Proposal (RFP) for the following networks:

These RFPs are critical components of the TPCP's commitment to addressing disparities. The RFPs will award funds to Ethnic and Low Socio-economic networks to 1) identify and implement strategies to address disparities, 2) increase tobacco partners' understanding of the populations, 3) increase population understanding of tobacco issues, and 4) empower the community.

African American (PDF, 153KB)
Asian American (PDF, 153 KB)"
Hispanic/Latino American (PDF, 153 KB)
Poverty  (Low Socio-economic) (PDF, 153 KB)
RFP Questions and Answers (PDF 15KB)

Minority Health Mini-grants

The Minority Health Program in the Office of Policy and Practice Alignment is making available funds to Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to conduct activities related to improving the health status of economically disadvantaged racial and ethnic minority group members in Wisconsin. Details and requirements are found in the following document.

Minority Health Mini-grants: Request for Applications (PDF, 116 KB)

Minority Health Mini-grants: Request for Applications (Word fillable, 208 KB)

Deadline: Applications are due by 3:00 p.m. Central Time, October 16, 2009.

Late or faxed proposals will not be considered. For more information, contact Fabienne Ouapou-Lena at 608-266-1512 or 608-261-9302.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMPETITIVE GRANT TO PROVIDE COLPOSCOPY SERVICES

The Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services/Division of Public Health (DHFS/DPH) announces its plan to release a competitive grant application to provide colposcopy services for women enrolled in Badger Care Plus programs and for other low-income women.

A Request for Proposals (RFP) will be for a five-year grant cycle beginning in State Fiscal Year 2009 (July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009).

The amount of the initial grant award (first contract year) will be $175,000. The amount of each subsequent annual contract will be $75,000.

Colposcopy services under this competitive grant application must be provided in a county (or counties) located in the Division of Public Health’s Northern and Western Regions.

The Wisconsin Division of Public Health will only accept competitive applications for services to be provided in one or more of the following counties:

Northern Region Counties: Ashland; Bayfield; Florence; Forest; Iron; Langlade; Lincoln; Marathon; Oneida; Portage; Price; Sawyer; Taylor; Vilas; Wood.

Western Region Counties: Barron; Buffalo; Burnett; Chippewa; Clark; Douglas; Dunn; Eau Claire; Jackson; La Crosse; Monroe; Pepin; Pierce; Polk; Rusk; St. Croix; Trempealeau; Washburn.

The Wisconsin Division of Public Health will only accept competitive applications from organizations meeting the following eligibility criteria. Organizations eligible to submit a competitive application must:

  • Be incorporated in State of Wisconsin ;
  • Be certified as an eligible health care provider in the Wisconsin Medicaid Program;
  • Currently provide cervical cancer screening services in one or more of the eligible counties;
  • Have a current patient population in which fifty percent (50%) or more of women patients are either enrolled or eligible for Badger Care Plus services; and
  • Currently provide comprehensive family planning/reproductive health services that meet Division of Public Health Program requirements.

The deadline for receipt of the Notice of Intent is 4:30 PM on Friday, July 25, 2008.

Failure to submit a Notice of Intent may make an organization ineligible to subsequently submit a competitive application.

Organizations interested in submitting a competitive application to provide or expand colposcopy services in any of the counties listed above, should submit the Notice of Intent document.

Background Information

The following information is available at the above website to assist organizations interested in submitting a competitive application to understand service requirements for providing colposcopy services:

FP/RH/EIDP Program Quality Criteria for Family Planning/Reproductive Health and EIDP Services

All eligible organizations that have submitted a Notice of Intent will be notified when the Wisconsin Division of Public Health is ready to accept competitive applications.

For further information, please contact: 
Michael Vaughn at 608-266-3959 or 
Millie Jones at 608 266-2684.

Minority Health Program
Minority Health Mini-Grants

The Minority Health grants are intended to build the capacity of local communities to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate health resources and services for African Americans, American Indians, Southeast Asians, and/or Hispanics/Latino and to eliminate racial/ethnic disparities in health and healthcare. Applications are targeted to racial/ethnic community-based organizations and tribes in Wisconsin.

The Division of Public Health intends to use the results of this process to grant awards for the period of October 15, 2007 to June 30, 2008 and eligible continuation grants for the period from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009.

Projects should address one of these health priority areas in support of the State Health Plan:

  • Priority Area 1: Access to primary and preventive health services
  • Priority Area 2: Overweight, obesity, and lack of physical activity

RFA # 1604 DPH-LS Minority Health Mini-Grant (PDF, 67 KB)

RFA # 1604 DPH-LS Minority Health Mini-Grant (Fillable Word document)

Deadline: Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. C.S.T., September 28, 2007.

For more information, contact Evelyn Cruz at (608) 266-3716.

Minority Health Program and Disparities in Birth Outcomes Program Minority Healthy Birth Outcomes Public Information Campaign

This Request for Applications (RFA) invites proposals from private, nonprofit corporations to involve community input for a public information campaign on improving minority birth outcomes. The purpose of this grant is to recruit focus groups from the African American communities in Beloit, Kenosha,  Madison, Milwaukee, and Racine and to assist in developing effective messages for a culturally-appropriate public information campaign aimed at improving birth outcomes for minority populations in Wisconsin.

The Division of Public Health intends to use the results of this process to make a single award for the period of February 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008.

RFA # G1607DPH-LS Minority Healthy Birth Outcomes Public Information Campaign (PDF 67 KB)

Cover Page and Budget Form (MS Word Fillable documents)

Respondent's Questions and Answers(PDF 11 KB)

Deadline: Applications must be received no later than 4:00 P.M., C.S.T., November 9, 2007.

For more information, contact Patrice M. Onheiber, at (608) 266-3894.

Milwaukee Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Partnership Grant

The Division of Public Health announces a Notice of Intent Application for an opportunity for eligible organizations to compete for a Milwaukee Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Partnership Grant.

Applicants who successfully complete the attached Notice of Intent of Application, and meet the specified eligibility criteria will be invited to submit a Milwaukee Pregnancy Prevention Partnership Grant Request for Proposal.  A total grant amount of $121,783 will be awarded to one Milwaukee local agency collaborative beginning July 1, 2007.

The purpose of this grant is to provide coordinated teen pregnancy prevention services and to increase outreach, awareness, access and use of the Medicaid Family Planning Waiver Services in the City of Milwaukee.

  • Notice of Intent to Apply (PDF, 204 KB)
    Deadline: Notice of Intent Applications are due by 4:30 PM, CDT Wednesday, April 4, 2007.

For more information regarding this Notice of Intent Application, contact: Claude Gilmore, at (608) 266-9354.

Tobacco Prevention & Control in Waukesha County (RFP #1582-DPH-LS)

The Division of Public Health is providing funding to address the burden of tobacco use and exposure in Waukesha County. Funding will be provided to conduct specific evidence-based community interventions and provide support of an existing community coalition. Funding is also provided to support the WI Wins program which is an effort to reduce youth smoking and reduce access to tobacco products by conducting compliance checks at local retailers. A total of $112,216 is available to make a maximum of two grant awards under this RFP. The $112,216 is divided into the following project categories:

  1. $82,624 is available to fund Tobacco Prevention & Control Community Interventions in Waukesha County.
  2. $29,592 is available to fund Tobacco Prevention & Control WI Wins compliance checks in Waukesha County.

Deadline:  Proposals are due by 2:30 PM, CST Monday, March 1, 2007. See the RFP for complete submission requirements.

For more information regarding this RFP, contact: Tana Feiner at feinetk@dhfs.state.wi.us or at (608) 266-3719.

Oral Health Access Grant (RFP # 1579-DPH-BC)

The Division of Public Health is providing funding for grants to improve Oral Health Access.  A total of $1,876,300 is available for one-time competitive grants ranging between $25,000 and $500,000 to expand or create successful local oral health programs.  No match or in-kind funds are required.  It is expected that grant funds will be expended by the end of SFY 08.  Funding for this program is targeted to serve individuals at highest risk of oral disease or significant negative outcomes if left untreated.

Deadline:  Proposals are due by 3:00 PM, CST Monday, February 5, 2007.  See the RFP for complete submission requirements.

For more information regarding this RFP, contact: Jennifer Padden at paddejl@dhfs.state.wi.us

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) for An Emergency Medical Services Licensing System - RFI # 01 08 DPH-JSS

The purpose of this document is to solicit information from vendors on available software for an Emergency Medical Services licensing system for the Department of Health and Family Services’ (DHFS) Division of Public Health (DPH). DHFS is seeking information about the hardware and software required, the performance capabilities, the range of costs associated with a system, and the functional capabilities of systems that encompass a secure Web-based communications system for use by DPH, Wisconsin emergency medical technicians and Wisconsin emergency medical services.

This is not a request for bid.

No purchases will be made based on responses to this Request for Information (RFI).

The State of Wisconsin, as represented by its DHFS, intends to use the results of this process to finalize specifications for a new EMT licensing system. The results of this information gathering process may also be used by the State to create and issue a Request for Bid or Request for Proposal that may result in the issuance of State contract(s).

RFI # 01 08 DPH-JSS (PDF, 510 KB)

Are faxed bids acceptable? No

Deadline: Applications must be received no later than February 21, 2008, 00:00:00 CST.

For more information contact:

Jacqueline Sommers Smith
HEALTH & FAMILY SERVICES, DEPT OF
1 W Wilson St Rm 750
Madison WI 53702

To receive notification of postings regarding this procurement, potential vendors are encouraged to register on the state’s VendorNet system at http://vendornet.state.wi.us.

Statewide Vital Records Information System - RFP # 1580 DPH-EG

The purpose of this document is to provide interested parties with information enabling them to prepare and submit a proposal for configurable off-the-shelf software for an automated Statewide Vital Records Information System for the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS). The Department's Division of Public Health seeks to procure and implement a system for use at the State Vital Records Office and Local Vital Records Offices and their partners throughout Wisconsin. Partners include private entities and governmental agencies that prepare, file, or amend vital records or, in other ways, interface with the Wisconsin Vital Records System. The System must assure timely responsiveness, security, and confidentiality of information for all users.

The State of Wisconsin, as represented by its DHFS, intends to use the results of this process to award a fixed price contract to purchase an automated Statewide Vital Records Information System. The State also intends to use the results to contract to provide implementation, consultation services, data conversion, installation, interface development, roll-out, training, and maintenance/support services. The State reserves the right to determine the most effective division of the project with options to choose a single vendor or subdividing the project (e.g., system, implementation/roll-out training), potentially involving more than one vendor. A vendor may not respond to only select portions of this RFP. The State may, at its discretion, decide not to award a contract.

RFP Documents:
1. Amendment 1  (PDF, 17 KB)
2. Appendix A: Data for Conversion  (PDF, 1650 KB)
3. Appendix B: Standard Reports  (PDF, 49 KB)
4. Appendix C: System Interfaces and Imports/Exports  (PDF, 109 KB)
5. Appendix D: Architecture Security Technical Standards List  (PDF, 34 KB)
6. Designation of Confidential and Proprietary Information (Word, 14 KB)
7. Request for Proposal Document  (PDF, 712 KB)
8. Standard Terms and Conditions (DOA-3054)  (Word, 5 KB)
9. Supplemental Standard Terms and Conditions (DOA-3681)  (Word, 47 KB)
10. Vendor Agreement Cooperative Purchasing (DOA-3333) (Word, 27 KB)
11. Vendor Cost Worksheet, Version 2  (Excel, 224 KB)
12. Vendor Information (DOA-3477)  (Word, 15 KB)
13. Vendor IT/Business Response Sheet  (Word, 1672 KB)
14. Vendor Reference Form  (Word, 25 KB)
15. Vendor Questions and Answers (PDF, 67 KB)
16. Vendor Questions and Answers, Part 2 (PDF, 20 KB)
17. Vendor Questions and Answers, Part 3 (PDF, 69 KB )
20. Vendor Questions and Answers, Part 4 (PDF, 36 KB)
18. Amendment 2 (PDF, 77 KB)
19. Amendment 3 (PDF, 86 KB)

Deadline: Applications must be received no later than February 25, 2008, 2:00 PM CST.

For more information, contact:

Elizabeth Garland, Purchasing Director
HFS-DIV ENTERPRISE SERVICES
1 W Wilson St, Room 750
Madison WI 53703

To receive notification of postings regarding this procurement, potential vendors are encouraged to register on the state’s VendorNet system at http://vendornet.state.wi.us.

Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

TANF AODA Grant (RFP # DMHSAS-G1671)

Substance use disorders play a major role in TANF-eligible individuals’ ability to access needed services and assistance, and is a significant factor in one’s ability to secure and maintain employment. There are challenges in the development of treatment plans and employability plans for families involved in multiple systems such as, child welfare, corrections, Wisconsin Works (W-2), domestic violence, and mental health. The major objectives of this grant are to provide comprehensive treatment for substance use disorders, to collaborate with multiple system service organizations in the planning and delivery of services, and to ensure that services proposed meet the needs of each family. Multiple system service delivery and coordination that is strength-based, gender and culturally-sensitive, and family focused is needed in order to best meet the needs of families involved in multiple systems with complex needs. Family and consumer involvement should occur at all stages including planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and next steps.

Deadline: Proposals must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM CST, November 30, 2009. Late Proposals Will Be Rejected

Please visit the TANF AODA Grant (RFP DMHSAS-G1671) webpage for the documents pertaining to this RFP.

Pharmacy Management Services (RFP # 1637-DLTC-SM)

The 2007-09 biennial budget act (2007 Wisconsin Act 20), enacted by the Governor and Wisconsin Legislature, requires the Department of Health Services (DHS), formerly the Department of Health and Family Services, to issue a request for proposals for the provision of pharmacy management services for all state treatment facilities. Once the proposals are evaluated, DHS will then assess whether the objectives of the proposal stated in 1.3 of this RFP can be achieved through a contract for pharmacy management services.

The Wisconsin DHS facilities include Mendota Mental Health Institute and Central Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled in Madison, Winnebago Mental Health Institute and the Wisconsin Resource Center in Winnebago, Southern Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled in Union Grove, Northern Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled in Chippewa Falls, and Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center in Mauston.

RFP 1637-DLTC-SM and all supporting documents in PDF format

Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (RFP # G1664-DMHSAS-BC)

The Department of Health Services is issuing a request for proposals to provide eligible community coalitions with information to enable them to prepare and submit a proposal to plan and implement a community Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG). This grant is intended to support communities to develop plans to implement environmental strategies aimed at population level changes that will reduce underage drinking, young adult binge among 18-25 years old, or alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities and injuries among 18-34 year olds.

Bureau of Prevention, Treatment and Recovery: SPF SIG webpage

Deadline: Proposals must be no later than 4:00 PM CST on March 26, 2009. See complete RFP for submission requirements.

A SPF SIG RFP Information Meeting for interested applicants will be held on February 26, 2009. For complete information about this meeting go to the Bureau of Prevention, Treatment and Recovery's webpage: (SPF SIG) Request for Proposal (RFP) Informational Meeting

PDF and MS Word versions of the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (RFP # G1664-DMHSAS-BC) are below for your use.

Alliance For Wisconsin Youth Cooperative Agreement Grant Program
RFP #1588DDES-LS

The Wisconsin Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is announcing the availability of funds under a Request for Proposals to support the establishment of Alliance for Wisconsin Youth Regional Centers. The overall target of this initiative is to reduce alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse among Wisconsin's youth and adult population.

The total amount of funds available for this statewide effort is $250,000 annually beginning August 1, 2007. The first period of funding is August 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 (11-months). Eligible applicants may apply for up to $50,000 per each of the five designated regions. Based on availability of funds and satisfactory performance, successful proposers may apply for three additional years of funding.

RFP: Alliance For Wisconsin Youth Cooperative Agreement Grant Program (PDF, 501 KB)

Application Forms Section (Word-fillable, 273 KB)

Deadline: Notices of Intent to Apply are due by May 29, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. CT Deadline: Proposals must be submitted no later than June 29, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. CT

For further information regarding this RFP contact Louis L. Oppor at (608) 266-9485.

Solicitation of Proposals for Coordinated Services Team (CST) Initiative

You are invited to submit a proposal to the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS) for a Coordinated Services Team (CST) Initiative. Funds are being provided to promote a system change emphasizing family-focused, strength-based services to families with children involved in mental health, substance abuse, and child welfare services.

Coordinated Services Team Initiative RFP # G1608-DMHSAS-LS Request For Proposal (RFP) (PDF, 155 KB)

The Request for Proposal (RFP) contains information regarding technical specifications and response requirements. Detailed program planning, design, monitoring, reporting and evaluation procedures will be required. Requirements in this RFP will be used to rank and select new CST counties and tribes that will be funded as money becomes available. There will be $39,000 available as of July 1, 2008 and $53,500 on October 1, 2008, with additional funds anticipated in the following years to fund eight more sites in 2009, four sites in 2010, and two sites in 2011.

Deadline: Proposals must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. C.S.T. March 6, 2008

For further information regarding this RFP, e-mail George Hulick at hulicgh@dhfs.state.wi.us or call (608) 266-0907.

Division of Quality Assurance

Conference, Meeting Rooms and Banquet Facilities
RFB #1593DQA-SM

FOCUS 2008 Conference and Pre-Conference Facility The Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS) is requesting bids to secure conference space for the DQA FOCUS 2008 Pre-Conference and Conference to be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 through Wednesday August 6, 2008. Upon mutual consent, this contract may be extended to secure conference space for DQA’s FOCUS 2009 and FOCUS 2010 Pre-Conference and Conference.

The pre-conference on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 will have approximately 450 people in attendance. The conference facility desired will have one room for 450 people and 5 breakout rooms that will accommodate a minimum of 100 people each for the pre-conference on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. The FOCUS 2008 Conference on Wednesday August 6, 2008 will have approximately 900 people in attendance. The conference facility desired will have one room for 900 people and a minimum of 8 breakout rooms that will each accommodate 100-150 people each.

RFB: Request for Bids for Conference, Meeting Rooms and Banquet Facilities (PDF, 158 KB)

Public Bid Opening (PDF, 11 KB)

  1. Answers to Questions (PDF, 22 KB)
  2. Amendment I  (PDF, 17 KB)
  3. Revised Accommodations/Conference Facility Requirements Response Sheet  (PDF, 34 KB)
  4. Revised Cost Bid Response Sheet (PDF, 20 KB)

Deadline: Proposals must be submitted no later than 11:00 AM CDT August 30, 2007. See the complete RFB for submission requirements.

For further information regarding this RFB contact Sue McKrecher at (608) 267-7637.

Informal Dispute Resolution Services

The purpose of this document is to provide interested parties with information to enable them to prepare and submit a bid to the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Division of Quality Assurance (DQA). Bids are for providing federally mandated and state Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) reviews and recommendations of nursing homes and facilities for the developmentally disabled (FDD) cited deficiencies.  The Wisconsin state agency does not conduct its own IDR.  The contractor will be responsible for all IDR requests received in the state.

The State as represented by the Department of Health and Family Services intends to use the results of this solicitation to award a contract for IDR reviews and recommendations as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Family Services.

RFB #: 1605-DQA-SM (PDF, 239 KB)

Attachment I (PDF, 33 KB)

Attachment II (PDF, 39 KB)

Notification of Intent to Award:  This is notification that DHFS intends to award a contract to MPRO.  This notice serves only as the intent to award a contract and until a contract is mutually agreed upon and signed by both parties no expenditures under this bid may be incurred.  MPRO will be contacted by the Division of Quality Assurance regarding contract negotiation.

Deadline:  Applications must be received before January 11, 2008, 2:00 PM CST

Any questions concerning this RFB must be submitted in writing on or before December 10, 2007 to mckersl@dhfs.state.wi.us.

Last Revised: December 22, 2009