DOC-25-003 Physician Services @ VCCW

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is seeking a physician services provider for the Virginia Correctional Center for Women (VCCW), located in Goochland, Virginia. The procurement is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive medical services targeting approximately 600 female inmates, with the selected provider required to deliver up to 24 hours of physician care per week. Specific service requirements include conducting physical examinations, prescribing medications, reviewing x-rays and lab reports, providing emergency medical services, and maintaining 24-hour telephone or beeper coverage. Qualified providers must possess a Doctor of Medicine degree, hold a current Virginia medical license, maintain board certification, have a valid DEA certificate, and provide a National Provider Identifier. The proposal evaluation will focus on the provider's ability to meet service requirements, demonstrated clinical experience, professional certifications, and acceptance of contractual terms. Proposals are due on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. EST/EDST, with an initial contract term of one year and potential renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods.

The contract is specifically set aside for DSBSD-certified small, women-owned, and/or minority-owned businesses, with the Commonwealth encouraging participation from these enterprise types. Offerors are required to submit a small business subcontracting plan as part of their proposal. The VADOC reserves the right to make multiple awards from this solicitation, indicating potential flexibility in vendor selection. While specific compensation details are not explicitly stated, the RFP notes that pricing is negotiable and providers may propose subcontractors or alternate coverage arrangements. The selected provider must comply with extensive state requirements, including undergoing background checks, adhering to security protocols, and maintaining strict confidentiality of inmate health records. Providers will be expected to work within the VADOC's established medical formulary and coordinate specialist referrals as needed. The procurement emphasizes not just medical service delivery, but also comprehensive operational integration within the correctional facility's healthcare ecosystem.