340B Program Auditing and Consulting

The Request for Proposal is for a 340B consultant to conduct a comprehensive initial analysis of our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) 340B program to ensure full compliance with all program requirements. The consultant will be responsible for developing and maintaining our 340B database, performing monthly internal compliance reviews, and reviewing contracts, policies, procedures, and Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System (OPAIS) listings for accuracy and compliance.

The consultant will also support Eligibility and Submission Portal (ESP) uploads and designations and will serve as the primary liaison for all 340B-related matters. In addition, the consultant will provide ongoing program management, compliance oversight, and operational support for our mixed‑use pharmacy model, which includes both contract pharmacy arrangements and a newly established in‑house pharmacy.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 26-CHS-1010
• Department: Community Health Services
• Department Head: Leslie Horton (Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-06-01T17:00:00.000Z — Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/210076190127287?p=KnY2PTnGXvcMHxjNBu Meeting ID: 210 076 190 127 287 Passcode: Lf9DD9tt ________________________________________ Dial in by phone +1 480-939-4892,,614724335# United States, Phoenix Find a local number Phone conference ID: 614 724 335#

Evaluation Criteria

• Cost of Services Provided: (20 pts) —

  Total proposed project costs, including all equipment, labor, travel, and taxes.

• FQHC 340B Experience & Maximizing Savings: (15 pts) —

  Proven track record managing 340B compliance and maximizing program savings specifically for Federally Qualified Health Centers.

• In-House Pharmacy, Kiosks & Inventory Management: (15 pts) —

  Demonstrated ability to support start-up pharmacy initiatives, guide remote dispensing kiosk workflows, and manage "virtual" vs. "physical" inventory without commingling.

• Audit Readiness, Internal Compliance & SFS Verification: (10 pts) —

  Expertise in conducting monthly random self-audits (min. 100/month), providing in-person HRSA audit support, and verifying correct Sliding Fee Scale (SFS) application.

• TPA Oversight, System Integration & Crosswalks: (10 pts) —

  Experience optimizing TPA relationships, validating conversion logic, and maintaining accurate 1:1 NDC/Provider Crosswalk mapping between the EHR and PMS.

• Manufacturer Restrictions, Rebate Models & Wholesaler Management: (10 pts) —

  Ability to manage manufacturer pricing restrictions, facilitate transitions to rebate models (HRSA Pilot/MFP), and resolve WAC-over-buy discrepancies.

• Arizona-Specific Medicaid (AHCCCS) Expertise: (10 pts) —

  Proven understanding of Arizona-specific statutes, including "Carve-In" identifiers, exclusion files, and prevention of duplicate discounts.

• Data Submissions (ESP/Clearinghouse) & Financial Reporting: (10 pts) —

  Proficiency in 340B ESP platform submissions, rebate clearinghouse enrollment (e.g., Beacon), Medicare Part D reconciliation, and UDS reporting preparation.

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