RFP Guides for Government Technology Procurement
Practical, program-specific guidance to help procurement teams ask the right questions, evaluate vendors, and select technology that fits their requirements.
What You'll Get
RFP Scoping & Structure
How to frame the procurement, scope the work, and structure your RFP.
Requirements Language
Example requirements for community engagement, eligibility verification, and integration you can adapt.
Evaluation Criteria
Sample scoring and evaluation frameworks to compare responses fairly.
Timeline & Readiness
A sequencing checklist mapped to the January 1, 2027 deadline.
Choose the Guide That Fits
Verify: Engage
Community Engagement Readiness Guide
The four areas a state needs in place before January 1, 2027, and how to route every case to a clear resolution.
Verify: Engage
CMS Readiness & Monitoring Guide
What the CMS interim final rule requires states to verify, monitor, and report on for community engagement.
Verify: Eligibility
Eligibility Verification RFP Guide
Four priorities for choosing an eligibility verification partner, with the RFP questions to ask and what a strong response looks like.
Where to next
Related Procurement Resources
For your bid file
Capability Statements
Per-pillar one-pagers to drop into your RFP
response.
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Security & Compliane
Trust & Compliance
HIPPA, SOC 1 Type 2 & Soc 2 Type 2, ARM - AMPE, PCI DSS, NIST 800-53, FIPS 140-2, Section 508, Audit Trails.
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CMS Community Engagement Pledge