Inmate Medical Services

Rowan County, North Carolina is seeking proposals for a contractor to provide comprehensive inmate healthcare services at the Rowan County Detention Center and Detention Center Annex. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering medical, mental health, and dental care to inmates, with 24/7 onsite nursing coverage. The RFP outlines detailed service requirements, including staffing, pharmaceutical management, record-keeping, quality assurance, and reporting. Pricing must be submitted for the base population of up to 300 inmates, with options for different service levels. The County is willing to share costs for services exceeding certain limits. The contractor must have a minimum of 5 years of correctional healthcare experience and appropriate insurance coverage. The contract will be awarded based on an evaluation of cost, experience, service quality, financial stability, and references.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The County has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The RFP does not provide a budget range, but the anticipated contract term is 3 years, with options to extend for 2 additional 1-year terms.