AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) REPORTING SERVICES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) REPORTING SERVICES

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LEGAL NOTICE:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #016-2027

The City of Springfield will electronically accept submitted proposals through its’ e-bidding service provider, Euna OpenBids (formerly DemandStar) from qualified persons or firms interested in providing the following: Affordable Care Act (ACA) Reporting Services.

VENDOR NOTE 1: To register with Euna OpenBids (formerly DemandStar) go to: https://www.demandstar.com/registration

VENDOR NOTE 2: For information on how to navigate Euna OpenBids (formally DemandStar) go to:

https://network.demandstar.com/agency-support-2/

VENDOR NOTE 3: If you have issues registering or uploading a proposal, please contact Euna OpenBids (formerly DemandStar) toll-free at (866) 273-1863. Euna OpenBids (formerly DemandStar) office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Central Time, Monday through Friday. You can also contact the Division of Purchases at (417) 864-1620 or the Buyer stated on the Title-Signature Page of this solicitation document between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Central Time, Monday through Friday.

It is strongly recommended that Offerors register with Euna OpenBids (formerly DemandStar) as soon as possible to ensure your ability to provide a response to this solicitation by the due date and time.

Proposals must be received electronically in the City’s e-bidding service provider Euna OpenBids (formerly DemandStar) by 3:00 P.M. (CDT)  ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026.  Only the names of Offerors who submitted proposals will be read aloud publicly at the specified proposal opening date and time via teleconference. To participate, dial (605) 313-5650, then enter access code 651222.

Proposal documents and any addendums are available via the following methods:

1. By accessing the City’s e-bidding service, Euna OpenBids (formerly DemandStar): https://www.demandstar.com/supplier/bids/agency_inc/bid_list.asp?f=search&mi=548029

1. By accessing the Division of Purchases’ webpage: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/bids.aspx

For any contract for services greater than $5,000, the successful Offeror shall comply with § 285.530, RSMo., as amended, and (1) provide by sworn affidavit affirmation that it does not knowingly employ any person who is an unauthorized alien and (2) provide documentation affirming its enrollment and participation in a federal work authorization program with respect to the employees working in connection with this contract. The required documentation affirming enrollment must be from the federal work authorization program provider. A letter from the Service Provider reciting compliance is not sufficient. A signed and notarized Work Authorization Affidavit and the Electronic Signature Page from the E-Verify program shall be provided prior to the issuance of a contract.

The City is committed to providing opportunities to DBE, MBE, and WBE prime, general, and subcontractors and encourages such business enterprises to submit responses.