RFP 202601 Proposals Received.pdf

This document is a proposals received notification from the Kenosha County Department of Human Services, Office of the Director, regarding Request for Proposal #202601 for Therapy Services at Brookside Care Center. The RFP sought comprehensive Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech & Language Pathology services for approximately 178 active residents across two facilities. The proposal submission deadline was May 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST, with submissions directed to Monica Santos via email at DHSContracts@kenoshacountywi.gov. Six proposals were received from qualified vendors: Greenfield Rehabilitation Agency, HealthPro Heritage, Powerback Rehab, Renewal Rehab, and United Health Care. The contract will operate on an initial three-year term through December 31, 2030, with options for additional one-year renewals subject to mutual agreement and potential price renegotiation. Kenosha County indicated that proposal evaluations would be conducted over 1-4 weeks following the submission deadline, with interviews anticipated thereafter and a projected contract start date of January 1, 2027.

Evaluation criteria for the proposals consisted of organization experience and capacity (40 points), strategic planning approach and program performance (40 points), and budget approach and cost-effectiveness (20 points). Required qualifications included current Wisconsin state licensure for all therapists, appropriate certifications for therapy assistants, and capacity to provide therapy services six days per week with minimum eight-hour daily on-site coverage Monday through Friday. Providers were required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 commercial general liability, $1,000,000 comprehensive automobile liability, $5,000,000 excess umbrella coverage, $1,000,000 medical malpractice insurance, and $1,000,000 cyber liability. Administrative costs were capped at 15 percent of the contract budget, and for-profit agencies were limited to a maximum 5 percent profit margin. The RFP did not disclose a specific budget range or award value, with award contingent upon program funding approval and department authorization.