Dialysis Treatment Services

The Connecticut Department of Correction (CTDOC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for hemodialysis treatment services to be provided on-site at MacDougall Correctional Institution in Suffield, Connecticut. The procurement seeks experienced vendors to deliver comprehensive hemodialysis services and treatment in accordance with stringent clinical standards, including the National Kidney Foundation/Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiative (NKF/KDOQI) Clinical Practical Guidelines for Hemodialysis Adequacy (2015), KDOQI Vascular Access Guidelines (2019), KDOQI Nutrition in CKD (2020), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) water quality standards for dialysis, and CDC infection prevention guidance for outpatient hemodialysis settings. Key deliverables include the provision of on-site hemodialysis equipment, treatment administration, clinical staffing, and ongoing compliance with applicable regulatory and clinical guidelines. The solicitation opened on March 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT with a proposal submission deadline of May 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. A vendor question and answer period is scheduled from April 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT through April 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT. Prospective vendors should direct inquiries to Maria Antoniou at the Connecticut Department of Correction, 24 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109, by telephone at 860-692-6837 or by email at DOC.RFP@ct.gov.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on eligible vendors; all vendors are eligible to respond to this opportunity regardless of organizational classification. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Pricing and payment terms are to be negotiated prior to contract execution on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis. The solicitation documentation does not specify an estimated total contract value or line items, indicating that pricing will be subject to negotiation during the award phase. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate experience and capability in providing clinical hemodialysis services within correctional healthcare settings and compliance with all referenced clinical practice guidelines and regulatory standards.