Dietician for Parsons State Hospital

Parsons State Hospital and Training Center (PSHTC), located in Kansas, is seeking a Registered Dietician through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) to analyze and review the administration of its Dietary Services Program. The procurement (EVT0010152) requires a qualified vendor to ensure the food service program maintains compliance with ICF/IID regulations, with key responsibilities including reviewing menus, recipes, food distribution procedures, developing departmental policies, and providing guidance on staff training. The successful contractor will serve on interdisciplinary teams and deliver services approximately 4-15 hours per month at the PSHTC facility located at 2601 Gabriel Ave, Parsons, KS 67357. The contract term spans from the award date through June 30, 2030, with a proposed service start date of March 26, 2025. Proposal responses are due by March 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with vendor questions accepted until March 5, 2025. Bidders must be Registered Dieticians (RD) with preferred experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and behavioral challenges in an institutional setting.

The procurement includes specific provisions for disadvantaged business participation, offering preferences for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Businesses. Bidders must submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue and complete forms certifying compliance with Boycott of Israel, Sexual Harassment policy, and Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements. Payment may be processed via State of Kansas Procurement Card (P-Card), with a yearly compensation cap of $10,000 without prior written consent. The pricing structure requires hourly rates for each of the five contract years, with allowance for up to 5% annual cost of living adjustments in years 2-5. The procurement will be evaluated and awarded by a Procurement Negotiation Committee consisting of the Secretary of Department of Administration, Director of Purchases, and Head of Using Agency. No bid guarantee is required for this solicitation, and the total contract value is expected to range between $8,000 and $10,000 annually, depending on service demands and actual hours worked.