Court Decision Upholds Competitive Procurement Process and Validates State’s Selection of ModivCare as Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) Provider

August 5, 2026, PORTLAND, ME —  The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has affirmed the State's contract award to ModivCare Solutions, LLC (or “ModivCare”) for Regions 2, 3, 4, and 8 non-emergency transportation (NET) brokerage services, upholding the decision of Maine's lower court and rejecting an appeal by Penquis Community Action Partners (Penquis CAP).

In 2023, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) awarded ModivCare non-emergency transportation (NET) service contracts for Region 2 - covering Washington and Hancock counties; Region 3 - covering Penobscot and Piscataquis counties; Region 4 - covering Kennebec and Somerset counties; and Region 8 - covering York County and parts of Oxford County, following a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Proposals were independently reviewed and scored by state evaluators based on the RFP criteria. ModivCare’s submission received the highest overall score and was determined to represent the best value to the State through a documented, data-driven evaluation process conducted by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

“We are pleased with the State’s procurement process and are proud of our partnership with MaineCare over the past 13 years. ModivCare earned this contract through a rigorous evaluation process, and we appreciate the State’s continued trust in our service delivery. ModivCare looks forward to partnering with other local providers as we expand into these regions. We remain dedicated to delivering the safe, reliable and timely transportation services that MaineCare members depend on,” said Daniel Silvers, Chairman of ModivCare’s Board of Managers. “We are committed to continuing our partnership with MaineCare to deliver safe, high-quality, cost-effective NET services to all MaineCare members and look forward to partnering with local transportation providers who meet our rigorous quality and performance standards.”

ModivCare connects members with dependable, coordinated transportation services, helping individuals and families across Maine access essential healthcare services when they need them. ModivCare’s broker model enables efficient service delivery with full accountability to the State and MaineCare members. Unlike decentralized models utilized elsewhere, this coordinated approach supports streamlined management, enhanced oversight, and scalable performance across the state. With this affirmation, ModivCare will now serve as the transportation broker serving MaineCare members statewide.

About ModivCare

ModivCare Topco, LLC (“ModivCare”) is transforming healthcare by connecting people with the care they need, wherever they are. ModivCare serves a diverse array of patient populations, from children to older adults, delivering reliable, high-quality care to people living in communities ranging from large, densely populated urban areas to sparsely populated rural communities. The Company’s value-based solutions ensure members receive the essential care they need, helping its customers manage risks, reduce costs, and improve health outcomes. ModivCare, via its licensed and credentialed entities, is a leading provider of non-emergency transportation, personal care services, and monitoring solutions. To learn more about ModivCare, please visit www.modivcare.com.

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