Project Information

Bid Title

Strategic Planning Services

Issuing Agency

Nassau University Medical Center

Location

New York

Published Date

Dec 11, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 5, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Solicitation:	Strategic Planning Services
Title:	12/10/25
Solicitation Type:	1/5/26
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NASSAU HEALTH CARE CORPORATION

(a/k/a the NuHealth System)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

FOR

STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES

Introduction

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #: 010-2025

Nassau Health Care Corporation (“NHCC”) is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms

with demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, healthcare transformation, and organizational

performance improvement for complex public health systems.

The selected firm will partner with NHCC’s Board of Directors, executive leadership, and key

stakeholders to facilitate a comprehensive planning process that positions NHCC for long-term

sustainability, operational excellence, and community impact as a leading safety-net provider in

Nassau County and the surrounding region.

The resulting Strategic Plan will define NHCC’s 3–5-year strategic priorities, align mission,

financial, and workforce goals, and establish a measurable roadmap for execution and

accountability.

Proposal Requirements

Proposals must comply with all instructions outlined in this RFP. Submissions that are incomplete

or fail to meet the specified requirements will be rejected without review. Any contract awarded as a

result of this RFP will supersede all prior contracts, bids, or Group Purchasing Organization (GPO)

agreements related to the specified services.

Communication Guidelines

All written communications regarding this RFP - including email correspondence - must clearly

reference the RFP title and number in the subject line to ensure proper handling.

Contacts and Submission

Nassau Health Care Corporation

Department of Legal Affairs

2201 Hempstead TurnpikeEast Meadow, NY 11554

(516) 572-6062

mlowe@numc.edu

Anticipated Schedule*

• Issue RFP

• Deadline for Questions

• Proposals Due

• Interviews, if Required

December 10, 2025

December 19, 2025

January 5, 2026

To be Determined

* Dates indicated above are subject to change at the sole discretion of Nassau Health Care Corporation.

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SCHEDULE A

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Background

Nassau Health Care Corporation (“NHCC”), also known as the NuHealth System, is a New York

State public benefit corporation established under the Public Authorities Law. NHCC operates:

• Nassau University Medical Center (NHCC): A 530-bed tertiary care teaching hospital.

• A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility (AHP): A 589-bed skilled nursing facility.

• Community Health Practices (CHP): Operated in partnership with Long Island FQHC, Inc.,

a non-profit, consumer-driven organization serving the region’s most vulnerable

populations.

NHCC is committed to delivering high-quality care, advancing medical education, and serving as

the safety-net health system for Nassau County residents.

Nassau University Medical Center (NHCC): Founded in 1935, NHCC is the County’s primary

source of advanced medical care. Its 19-story tower houses the region’s premier Level I Trauma

Center and serves as a hub for medical education through affiliations with the New York Institute of

Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, the New York College of Pediatric Medicine, the

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker

School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility (AHP): Nationally recognized as a model for skilled

nursing services, AHP provides innovative, patient-centered care that addresses residents’ physical,

emotional, and social needs in a supportive, healing environment.

Community Health Practices: NHCC’s community-based centers deliver comprehensive,

accessible, and preventive care to underserved communities across Long Island, ensuring every

resident has access to a trusted “medical home.”

B. Proposal Overview

Nassau Health Care Corporation (“NHCC”) seeks proposals from experienced firms with a proven

record of supporting hospitals, public health systems, and safety-net providers through

comprehensive strategic planning and transformation initiatives. Proposals should clearly describe

the firm’s capabilities, approach, key personnel, project management methodology, experience with

comparable organizations, and pricing structure.

NHCC’s objectives are to:

• Develop a clear and actionable 3- to 5-year Strategic Plan that integrates mission, market,

financial, and workforce goals.

• Strengthen organizational alignment, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.

• Position NHCC to respond effectively to evolving healthcare, policy, and reimbursement

environments.

• Engage internal and external stakeholders to create a shared vision for NHCC’s future.

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The anticipated contract term will be six (6) months, beginning on or about February 1, 2025, with

an option to extend based on project needs, Board and NIFA approval. NHCC reserves the right to

award the contract in whole or in part, to one or more firms, or to make no award, based on the best

interests of the Corporation.

II. SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SERVICES

A. Scope of Work / Requested Services

This section defines the minimum scope, deliverables, and performance expectations. Proposers

should structure responses to demonstrate how their proposed approach will meet or exceed

NHCC’s needs across strategic planning, market and financial analysis, stakeholder engagement,

and implementation design.

B. Scope of Services

1. Organizational Context and Market Understanding

Introduction:

NHCC operates within a complex and evolving health care environment shaped by regulatory,

policy, and demographic forces unique to safety-net institutions. The consultant must begin the

engagement by establishing a deep understanding of NHCC’s current context and operating

environment. This foundational assessment will anchor all subsequent strategic planning efforts.

Scope

The consultant shall:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of NHCC’s history, mission, demographic profile, payer

mix, and role as a safety-net provider.

• Assess policy, regulatory, and reimbursement trends affecting safety-net and public hospital

systems, particularly within New York State.

• Evaluate external factors - including federal and state funding mechanisms, regional health

system dynamics, and competitive pressures - that influence NHCC’s current and future

positioning.

• Provide informed perspectives on State and Federal initiatives impacting safety-net hospitals

and identify advocacy or partnership strategies to strengthen NHCC’s long-term viability.

2. Service Line, Workforce, and Operational Assessment

Introduction:

To ensure strategic decisions are grounded in operational reality, NHCC requires a thorough

analysis of its existing clinical services, workforce structure, and operational infrastructure. This

work will identify growth opportunities, areas for optimization, and partnerships that can enhance

performance, quality, and sustainability.

Scope:

The consultant shall:

• Conduct a comprehensive service line analysis, identifying opportunities for growth,

realignment, consolidation, or external partnership.

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• Evaluate medical staff and Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs for alignment

with NHCC’s academic and clinical mission, incorporating quality, patient outcomes, and

acuity data.

• Review current certifications, designations, and specialty programs for optimization against

institutional priorities.

• Assess workforce structure, recruitment, retention, and succession planning strategies in

collaboration with Civil Service representatives.

• Recommend position titling, training, and workforce modernization strategies to enhance

organizational flexibility and performance.

3. Equity, Community Engagement, and Stakeholder Strategy

Introduction:

As a public safety-net institution, NHCC’s mission extends beyond clinical care—it encompasses

equity, inclusion, and deep community partnership. The consultant will be expected to facilitate a

process that meaningfully engages internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the resulting

strategic plan reflects community needs and advances health equity across all dimensions of care

and service delivery.

Scope:

The consultant shall:

• Design and implement a comprehensive community engagement process, ensuring

participation by patients, residents, community-based organizations, elected officials, and

advocacy groups.

• Integrate health equity and social determinants of health into the strategic framework and

performance measures.

• Demonstrate proven experience in equity-driven strategic planning, including measurable

approaches to improving access, outcomes, and community trust.

• Develop stakeholder maps and engagement strategies that align with NHCC’s public

mission and transparency expectations.

4. Financial and Market Analysis

Introduction:

Financial sustainability is central to NHCC’s transformation. The consultant must provide a

rigorous analysis of NHCC’s current financial position, future fiscal risks, and strategic

opportunities, including payer dynamics, supplemental funding, and potential partnerships. This

analysis will serve as the financial foundation for all strategic decisions.

Scope:

The consultant shall:

• Perform a comprehensive financial assessment, including analysis of revenue mix, expense

structure, balance sheet strength, and cost-containment opportunities.

• Develop detailed financial modeling scenarios to project the impact of HR1, utilization

shifts, supplemental payment changes, and reimbursement reform.

• Conduct market and competitive analyses, including leakage, referral patterns, and

partnership or joint-venture opportunities.

• Evaluate Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement structures, state financing mechanisms, and

potential pathways for increased funding or value-based arrangements.

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• Provide actionable recommendations to improve NHCC’s financial resilience and long-term

sustainability.

5. Real Estate and Capital Strategy

Introduction:

NHCC’s physical assets and capital footprint are integral to its service delivery and long-term

transformation. The consultant will assess existing real estate, facility conditions, and capital

planning efforts to ensure alignment with the strategic vision and operational priorities identified

through this process.

Scope:

The consultant shall:

• Conduct a facilities and capital assets review, including space utilization, condition

assessment, and alignment with clinical service needs.

• Evaluate the Housing Campus and Nursing Home Facility, identifying modernization,

repositioning, sale, or partnership options to maximize community impact and financial

performance.

• Align the capital investment strategy with service line priorities, facility master planning,

and transformation initiatives.

6. Implementation and Measurement Framework

Introduction:

A strategic plan is only as effective as its execution. The consultant must help NHCC translate

strategy into measurable action, embedding accountability and performance monitoring into the

organization’s management processes to ensure progress and sustainability.

Scope:

The consultant shall:

• Facilitate development of an implementation roadmap with milestones, metrics, and

accountability structures.

• Identify required operational, cultural, and financial enablers for plan execution.

• Recommend data analytics frameworks and dashboards for tracking progress, performance,

and outcomes.

• Develop change management and communication strategies to ensure alignment and

sustained execution.

7. Governance, Board, and Leadership Alignment

Introduction:

Governance and leadership alignment are critical to the success of NHCC’s Strategic Plan. The

consultant must ensure that the planning process reinforces clarity of roles, accountability, and

collaboration between the Board, executive leadership, and management.

Scope:

The consultant shall:

• Facilitate Board and executive workshops to align strategic priorities, governance

responsibilities, and oversight structures.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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