Health Information Technology Consultant

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Health Information Technology (HIT) consultant to support the Rural Health Transformation Program. The consultant will deliver four major reports: an EMR vendor market analysis with comparative evaluation, a needs‑assessment for rural health providers, a current‑state EMR functionality and competency assessment, and an implementation‑readiness and provider competency support plan. Work will be performed remotely with monthly on‑site visits to Bismarck or rural ND sites, and all deliverables must be submitted in both editable and PDF formats. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price up to $500,000, with a performance period from August 2026 through September 2027 and possible extensions. • Four core deliverables covering market analysis, needs assessment, current EMR assessment, and implementation‑readiness plan. • Must comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and sign a Business Associate Agreement. • Requires active SAM registration, vendor‑list registration, and submission of a detailed technical and cost proposal by July 27, 2026.