The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) seeks a qualified vendor to design, develop, maintain, and support a secure, web‑based Hospital Portal Tool that enables Colorado hospitals to submit, validate, and report data for multiple state‑mandated programs (CHASE, UPL, DSH, HAS, HFT, HCBA). The contract includes a three‑month start‑up (April 1 – June 30 2027), a one‑year initial operational period, and optional extensions up to a total of five years. Scope of work covers system design, implementation, security, accessibility (WCAG AA), reporting dashboards, training, help‑desk support, bi‑weekly status meetings, and ongoing maintenance. Deliverables include a detailed work plan, the functional portal, quality‑control documentation, training materials, and annual updates. The maximum budget is $2,191,010 over the contract term (approximately $438,212 per fiscal year).
• Design and build a HIPAA‑compliant portal supporting large data uploads, role‑based access, and automated reporting.
• Provide custom dashboards, downloadable reports, and data visualizations for statutory reporting.
• Deliver a comprehensive security plan, accessibility compliance (WCAG AA), and VPAT documentation.
• Conduct live and recorded training webinars, develop written manuals, and operate a help‑desk.
• Perform bi‑weekly status meetings, maintain a testing log, and manage ad‑hoc enhancements.
• Submit monthly invoices; payment upon Department acceptance of each deliverable.