Inmate Medical Services for Pamlico County Detention

Pamlico County, North Carolina is soliciting sealed proposals through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive inmate medical services at the Pamlico County Detention Facility, with proposals due March 31, 2026. The County seeks a qualified correctional healthcare provider to deliver constitutionally adequate medical care in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards. The required services encompass intake and booking medical assessments, triage and sick call services, routine and urgent care, chronic disease management, medication administration, suicide prevention and intervention protocols, substance use disorder services including detoxification and Medication-Assisted Treatment, jail staff training, and maintenance of medical policies and procedures. The contractor must provide licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, or licensed practical nurses to deliver onsite medical coverage during weekdays and weekends, supplemented by 24-hour on-call emergency coverage. Proposals must include narrative descriptions of the firm's qualifications and experience in correctional healthcare, identification of key personnel with relevant credentials, detailed service delivery and staffing models, quality assurance processes, references from at least three correctional or governmental clients, and a separate cost proposal that clearly delineates which services are included in the base fee and which are billed separately, such as pharmaceuticals, offsite care, and specialty services. The contractor shall implement an Electronic Medical Records system suitable for correctional settings and coordinate with outside medical providers and specialists as required. The initial contract term is anticipated to be one year with options to renew for additional one-year periods at the County's discretion. Questions should be directed to Scott A. Showalter Jr., Finance Officer, at alex.showalter@pamlicocounty.org or 252-745-3133.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organization types, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, indicating that the opportunity may be open to all qualified vendors meeting the professional and operational criteria outlined. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the available materials. The contractor is required to integrate with or implement an Electronic Medical Records system suitable for correctional settings and must coordinate with existing outside medical providers and specialists currently utilized by Pamlico County. The budget range or award value is not specified in the procurement documents provided, requiring interested vendors to contact the County directly or review the complete RFP for any financial parameters. The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, request clarifications, conduct interviews, or negotiate terms prior to award.