Infant Healthcare Services

The Missouri Department of Corrections is requesting bids for infant healthcare services at the Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Vandalia, Missouri, with sealed bids due January 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The contractor must be fully operational and providing services by January 15, 2025.

The scope covers comprehensive pediatric medical services for infants from birth through 18 months of age whose mothers are enrolled in the on-site nursery program, including diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, preventative care, and health maintenance. The contractor may deliver services on-site at WERDCC or at an off-site medical office location within a 40-mile radius of the facility. The contractor is responsible for all prescription and over-the-counter medications, equipment, supplies, and materials; the Department provides utilities and office furniture. All billing must first be submitted to Medicaid, other government funding sources, and private third-party payers, with the state serving as payor of last resort. Monthly invoices are due by the last day of the following month and payable within 30 calendar days of receipt.

The contractor must hold current pediatric healthcare licensure with at least two years of related experience, pass a Department-conducted background investigation, and complete Contracted Staff Basic Training at the Central Region Training Center. Personnel must be Department-approved prior to service delivery, and substitutions require prior written approval. The contractor must carry adequate liability and professional liability insurance naming the State of Missouri as an additional insured, comply with HIPAA Business Associate requirements, and adhere to all Department policies including PREA requirements and drug testing protocols.

The contract period is one year from award date, with the Department retaining the right to renew for two additional one-year periods on the same terms and conditions. Pricing is submitted on Exhibit D as a specific dollar amount per line item; blank or zero pricing will result in rejection. A non-mandatory facility tour is available by contacting Deanna Nolan at (573) 828-6018. Sealed bids may be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS or as hard copies.