DOC Inmate Medical Services - Dentist and Oral Surgery #2022DOC-IMSDEN-RFPSH

The Connecticut Department of Correction has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) #2022DOC-IMSDEN-RFPSH, Solicitation #5584, seeking to contract with a temporary employment agency for Oral Health and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery services to be provided to inmates across the state, with a specific focus on Hartford County. The procurement aims to secure experienced, licensed Dentists and Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons who can deliver basic dental and oral surgical services in strict compliance with American Dental Association (ADA) and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) guidelines. Vendors must provide medical professionals capable of performing comprehensive dental and oral maxillofacial surgical procedures for the inmate population. The solicitation period runs from December 20, 2021, to February 18, 2022, with a vendor question and answer period established from December 21, 2021, to January 14, 2022. Proposals are due by February 18, 2022, at 3:00 PM EST, and must be submitted to the procurement contact, Salina Hargrove, at the Department of Correction in Wethersfield, Connecticut.

The RFP indicates a preference for micro-businesses and veteran-owned micro-businesses, suggesting potential set-aside or preference considerations for these business categories. Vendors must complete comprehensive questionnaires addressing company information, debarment and suspension status, criminal convictions, OSHA compliance, and nondiscrimination policies. The contract requires compliance with Connecticut General Statutes Sections 4a-60 and 4a-60a regarding nondiscrimination provisions. While the RFP does not specify an estimated total contract value or budget range, it includes budget forms (Appendix H and I) for potential vendors to complete. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. The contract will be awarded to the vendor best able to meet the Department of Correction's requirements for providing high-quality dental and oral surgical services to the inmate population.