685542 - RFP COMPADM26007 Healthy Hometowns Cardiovascular Health Hub Program

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals to create and operate Hub‑and‑Spoke networks that expand access to high‑quality cardiovascular diagnostics, interventional procedures, disease‑management, rehabilitation, and tele‑cardiology services for rural Iowa residents. Applicants may choose one of three mutually exclusive options—regional Hub‑and‑Spoke network, a single organization expanding Hub capacity, or a network supporting existing Spokes. The contract period runs from January 29 2027 through September 30 2031, with substantial federal funding sourced from the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program. • Deliver a coordinated Hub‑and‑Spoke model that provides advanced cardiac services (PCI, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, rehab) and links rural Spokes via tele‑cardiology. • Execute sub‑contracts with all identified Spoke sites within 45 days of contract award; failure incurs a $300,000 penalty per missing sub‑contract. • Submit detailed Year 1 work plan, high‑level plans for Years 2‑4, and monthly/quarterly/annual performance and financial reports through IowaGrants.gov. • Adhere to a 10 % administrative‑cost cap, meet strict insurance and compliance requirements, and ensure all public releases receive Agency review.