JJ Temporary Nursing Services New Event

The State of North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, is seeking to secure a statewide contract for the provision of temporary nursing services. The contractor will provide healthcare staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Medical Technicians, Certified Nursing Assistants I (CNA I), and Certified Nursing Assistants II (CNA II), to serve as clinical providers for juveniles in the custody and care of the Department. Services will be provided as needed at Youth Development Centers and Juvenile Detention Centers across multiple counties, including Cabarrus, Chatham, Durham, and Sea Breeze CDP, as directed by the Director of Juvenile Health Services. The initial contract term is three years, with no guarantee of minimum or maximum volume. Vendors must meet detailed requirements for licensure, certifications, experience, and background checks. Pricing is requested for regular hourly rates, on-call rates, and call-back rates. Award will be made based on the evaluation criteria outlined in the RFP.

The RFP includes a 10% Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation goal for certified HUB vendors. No incumbent contractors are specified, and the estimated budget is $200,000. The bid opening date is September 18, 2024, and the deadline for questions has been extended to August 29, 2024. The contract may be awarded to multiple vendors depending on the evaluation criteria.