Polk County invites qualified providers to submit written proposals for medical services cost review and cost containment services. Services include medical bill review, PPOS, MPNs, PBM, DME, UR, mail room, and bill pay. Proposals are due by October 6, 2026, at 2:00 pm CST via BidNet Direct. Preference is given to Iowa-grown/produced goods and Iowa domestic labor. The award may not be to the lowest cost but to the best match. The contract term is three years, starting January 1, 2027.
The committee will recommend an award to the provider who, in its opinion, has submitted the proposal that best serves the overall interests of polk county, iowa. the committee will recommend an award to the provider who, in its opinion, has submitted the proposal that best serves the overall interests of polk county, iowa.
Providers must possess all permits, licenses and professional credentials necessary to perform the services specified in this rfp. providers must possess all permits, licenses and professional credentials necessary to perform the services specified in this rfp.
If the supplier fails to deliver or delivers nonconforming goods or services, the procurement office may procure services in substitution from another source and charge the difference between the contracted price and the market price to the defaulting contractor. if after notice, the supplier continues to be in default, the procurement office may procure services in substitution from another source and charge the difference between the contracted price and the market price to the defaulting contractor.
there will be no contact between providers and the county during the proposal process other than the written question and answer process. thus, provider visits will not be held and no prebid meeting will be held.
Providers may submit questions until 2: 00 p. m. , wednesday, september 23, 2026, via bidnet direct. providers may submit questions until 2: 00 p. m. , wednesday, september 23, 2026, via bidnet direct.
Failure to supply any information requested to accompany proposals may be cause for rejection of the proposal as noncompliant. failure to supply any information requested to accompany proposals may be cause for rejection of the proposal as noncompliant.