Jail Medical Services

Pierce County is seeking proposals for a comprehensive jail medical services contract through RFP #2025-RFP-188, targeting medical service provision for the Pierce County Jail and Adult Status Youth facilities. The solicitation requires a performance-based contract to deliver on-site medical, dental, pharmacy, and mental health services for approximately 800 inmates, with full implementation mandated by February 16, 2026. Required services encompass medical screenings, medication management, dental care, radiology, laboratory services, and specialized care including Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) coverage. The evaluation will be points-based across six criteria: implementation plan (50 points), qualifications and experience (10 points), approach to work (10 points), staffing plan (12.5 points), pricing (15 points), and proposal accuracy (2.5 points). Proposals must be electronically submitted through the county's eProcurement Portal by October 1, 2025, at 4:00 pm, with the anticipated contract running until December 31, 2031, and potential options for two additional two-year renewal terms.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will require comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($2M), Commercial Excess Liability ($5M), and Professional Liability ($2M), with Pierce County named as an additional insured. The staffing model anticipates 40.5 Full-Time Equivalent positions, including roles such as Health Services Administrator, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Dentists, and Pharmacy Technicians. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the county has established detailed infrastructure requirements, including medical clinic spaces across booking areas, medical clinics, and housing units. The pricing structure is tiered based on Monthly Average Daily Population, with fixed monthly rates for inmate population ranges of 750-949, 950-1,149, and 1,150+ inmates, suggesting a potential annual contract value potentially exceeding several million dollars depending on inmate population fluctuations.