UNSPSC 85101603: Personal care services in specialized institutions

In this classification, this class indicates personnel providing healthcare supporting personal care services

UNSPSC 85101603 Personal care services in specialized institutions (Commodity) covers on-site clinical and therapeutic services delivered within correctional facilities, state hospitals, state supported living centers, and other specialized residential settings—ranging from dialysis and podiatry to dental anesthesia, occupational medicine, and emergency medical technician staffing. State and local buyers under this code include corrections departments, state health and human services commissions, county jails, state-operated medical facilities, and fire departments operating detention or medical facilities. Recent opportunities show Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Escambia County Corrections, Boulder County Sheriff's Office, and various state hospitals and supported living centers as repeat buyers. The work being solicited spans both routine clinical services (twice-weekly podiatry at San Antonio State Hospital, on-site dialysis at Escambia County Jail, occupational health screenings for firefighters and emergency responders) and specialized medical oversight roles (medical directors for emergency medical services, dental anesthesia providers, orientation and mobility specialists for visually impaired residents). Bidders typically must hold relevant state licensure—Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, nursing credentials, or occupational medicine board certification—complete background clearances, and provide 3–5 years of verifiable experience in similar institutional settings.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas (multiple HHSC procurements across state hospitals and supported living centers), California (San Bernardino County, San Mateo County health systems), and Florida (Escambia County, Seminole County, Brevard County). Colorado, Georgia, and Kansas show secondary activity. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for twice-weekly podiatry services at San Antonio State Hospital (bids due October 29, 2026), Escambia County Corrections' RFP for comprehensive on-site dialysis services (proposals due November 3, 2026), and Boulder County Sheriff's Office RFP for 24/7 Emergency Medical Technician staffing at the county jail (proposals due October 26, 2026). Contract values range from $93,000 annually for specialized single-provider services to multi-year agreements exceeding $750,000 (City of Phoenix independent medical evaluation services, five-year term). Insurance and compliance requirements are uniform: professional liability of $1 million to $2 million, workers' compensation at statutory limits, and HIPAA or health record confidentiality obligations are standard across the code.