How to bid on External Quality Review Organization for Washington State HCA

What the agency is buying

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is looking for an External Quality Review Organization. This organization will perform external quality reviews for the Apple Health Medicaid Integrated Managed Care and Integrated Foster-Care programs. The work involves review activities as required or allowed by federal regulations.

This opportunity is for firms experienced in healthcare quality review, particularly within Medicaid programs, and offers a chance to work with Washington State's health care initiatives.

Key dates and deadlines

The deadline for this solicitation is August 07, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time. Late submissions will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for qualified and experienced organizations that specialize in external quality reviews, particularly those familiar with Medicaid programs like Integrated Managed Care and Integrated Foster-Care. Firms with a background in healthcare quality assurance and regulatory compliance will find this relevant. The category for this work is healthcare.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” to open Washington State's WEBS Bid Calendar. Find this bid using its reference number, 2026HCA4, on the calendar. While viewing is public, downloading the full documents and submitting a response requires a free WEBS vendor sign-in. You will need to register for a WEBS account if you do not already have one, and then respond before the deadline.

Tips for a competitive response

When preparing your response, clearly demonstrate your organization's experience with federal regulations related to external quality reviews. Highlight your expertise in Medicaid programs, specifically Integrated Managed Care and Integrated Foster-Care. Provide concrete examples of past performance that align with the scope of work described. Ensure all required documentation is complete and submitted accurately through the WEBS system before the deadline. Pay close attention to any specific instructions for formatting and content within the solicitation documents.