Announcement of Intent to Solicit Proposals for Medicaid Administrative Services (MAS) Contractor

Issued by New York State Department of Health - Office of Health Insurance Programs

Schedule of Events

Anticipated Initial Five-Year-Period Start Date  December 2013 

Contact Information

Pursuant to State Finance Law §§139-j and 139-k, this notification includes and imposes certain restrictions on communications between DOH and a vendor during the procurement process. A vendor is restricted from making contacts from the earliest notice of intent to solicit proposals through final award and approval of the Procurement Contract by DOH and, if applicable, the Office of the State Comptroller ("restricted period") to other than designated staff unless it is a contact that is included among certain statutory exceptions set forth in State Finance Law §139-j (3) (a). Designated staff, as of the date hereof, are identified below.

Designated Agency Contact:

  • Mr. Joseph Zeccolo
    New York State Department of Health
    Bureau of Contracts, Fiscal Management Group
    Phone: 518-474-7896
    E-mail: jxz02@health.state.ny.us

Permissible Subject Matter Contact:

  • Mr. Patrick Allen
    New York State Department of Health
    Office of Health Insurance Programs
    Phone: 518-649-4267
    E-mail pwa01@health.state.ny.us

The Department will NOT respond to questions or comments regarding this notification. The upcoming solicitation will include an opportunity for questions and answers.

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