Inmate Medical Service Program

Cecil County, Maryland, through the Cecil County Sheriff's Office and Cecil County Correctional Facility (CCCF), is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Inmate Medical Service Program (RFP 26-006) to provide medical services for inmates. The procurement covers four primary service categories: on-site medical services including initial physical assessments and ongoing medical treatment, on-site dental services encompassing assessments and emergency treatments, on-site mental health care delivery, and an off-site network of preferred medical providers for services not available within the facility. The contract will serve the 200-bed Cecil County Detention Center and 124-bed Community Corrections facility, with services required to meet standards established by Cecil County, the Department of Corrections, National Commission on Correctional Health Care, and American Correctional Association. Key requirements include 24/7 qualified healthcare personnel coverage, with a mental health professional on-site seven days per week for a minimum of 12 hours daily. The solicitation was released on January 30, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting and facility tour scheduled for February 26, 2025. Questions from potential bidders are due by March 4, 2025, and electronic proposals must be submitted by March 18, 2025, at 12:00 pm. The evaluation process will be conducted in two steps, separately assessing technical and financial proposals.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Contractors must maintain substantial insurance coverage, including $2 million in general liability, $1 million in auto liability, and $1 million in professional liability. The successful vendor will be required to maintain electronic medical records and pursue third-party compensation when possible. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract appears targeted for implementation by July 1, 2025. The solicitation requires detailed staffing plans, implementation timelines, and cost containment programs, though no specific contract value or budget range is explicitly stated. Prospective bidders must demonstrate capability to provide comprehensive medical services within a correctional environment, with a focus on meeting the diverse healthcare needs of inmates through integrated on-site and off-site medical, dental, and mental health services.