Bid guide
How to bid on Rhode Island’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
What Rhode Island is buying
The Rhode Island Department of Health seeks a qualified firm to implement and operate a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. The system must securely collect, integrate, analyze, and report data while meeting state, federal, and CMS interoperability, security, and reporting standards.
This opportunity may suit technology firms with relevant experience building or operating secure data systems that support public health and law enforcement objectives.
Key date and deadline
The RFP was published October 22, 2026. Proposals are due November 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Submit before the deadline. The solicitation information provided does not state what happens after the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This RFP is for qualified firms able to implement and operate a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. Relevant capabilities include secure data collection, integration, analysis, reporting, and support for applicable interoperability and security standards.
How to access the RFP and respond
The solicitation is posted on Ocean State Procures, Rhode Island’s statewide procurement portal. You can view the bid publicly without an account. Use “View original source” to open the posting in a browser.
To download documents or submit a response, create or use a free OSP (WebProcure) account. The full solicitation and response instructions are on the original posting.
Prepare a clear, compliant proposal
Read the complete RFP and check its requirements, evaluation criteria, required forms, and submission instructions before preparing your response. Make a checklist so each requested item is addressed.
Explain how your proposed system would handle secure collection, integration, analysis, and reporting, and how it would support the stated state, federal, and CMS standards. Use specific, relevant examples of your firm’s experience where the RFP permits.
Allow time to complete the portal submission and verify that all required files have been uploaded before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from State of Rhode Island; the original posting controls.