This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from Tarrant County Hospital District dba JPS Health Network for Revenue Cycle Modernization and Transformation. The district is seeking proposals for an advanced solution and a partner to help design, support, and manage the transition to a stronger future-state revenue cycle operating model. Key objectives include improving financial performance, operational effectiveness, and the patient financial experience, with a strong emphasis on leveraging technology, automation, analytics, and AI within an Epic-centered environment. Respondents must address the full revenue cycle continuum for hospital and physician services and demonstrate experience with Epic HB, PB, and SBO. Specific qualifications sought include experience with safety net organizations, academic medical centers, trauma level I settings, and physician groups. Proposals are due by April 21, 2026, at noon CST. Vendors must register on the JPS vendor portal and comply with various Texas Government Code requirements.
The response deadline for proposals is April 21, 2026, at noon CST.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms for services rendered, but it does mention that pricing must remain fixed for the initial term of the agreement.
The award will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of proposals considering value and cost-effectiveness, reputation of the respondent, how well the goods and/or services meet the district's needs, quality of goods and/or services, and historically underutilized or small business participation.
The Tarrant County Hospital District is seeking vendors with demonstrated experience in safety net healthcare organizations, academic medical centers, trauma level I settings, physician groups, and Epic revenue cycle expertise. Experience with transformation and implementation capabilities, and a Texas presence are also preferred.
The bid notice mentions that noncompliance with vendor portal requirements may result in exclusion from future contract opportunities. Failure to comply with Texas Government Code sections related to boycotts or scrutinized business operations will result in the withdrawal of a contract award.
The deadline for submitting questions for clarification or interpretation of the solicitation is April 13, 2026, at noon CST.
