Upstate is requesting proposals from qualified contractors (“Contractor” or “Bidder”) for the provision of a Value Analysis Software (“VAS”) Solution, which is described in this RFP, with intent of awarding a contract (“Contract” or “Resulting Agreement”) to the Bidder providing the best value (as defined in Section 2(C) to Upstate. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is to review, select and implement a solution that will benefit Upstate through cost avoidance and utilization optimization, maximize FTE resources, and improve patient care quality by reducing unwanted clinical variation in product use. The proposed VAS solution should support Upstate’s Value Analysis Program which: 1. Provides a systematic organizational process for the evaluation of new and existing materials, equipment, and related services in a cross functional and multidisciplinary manner. 2. Promotes the optimization of material, labor, and capital, achieved through improved processes and increased product standardization and utilization, and cost-benefit procurement decisions for quality outcomes. 3. Supports clinical quality initiatives with organized, consistent, and timely oversight of related product and equipment issues, including planning for new products, product management changes, and multi-disciplinary process changes related to products and equipment supporting the initiative
