Occupational Medical Health Services

Bernalillo County's Purchasing Section is soliciting proposals for Occupational Medical Health Services through RFP 29-26-NH, targeting comprehensive medical services for approximately 2,700 county employees. The procurement seeks a provider to deliver medical services including on-the-job injury treatment, pre-employment screenings, fitness-for-duty evaluations, OSHA-governed physicals, vaccinations, and related clinical support. The county anticipates awarding 800-1,000 post-offer physicals annually and managing approximately 250-275 on-the-job injuries per year. Proposal evaluation will be based on 240 points across operational capabilities, risk management, human resources support, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance, with an additional 100 points possible through potential interviews. Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on December 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. via MS Teams, written questions due by January 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and proposals due January 28, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. through the county's eProcurement System.

The solicitation includes state and local business preferences, with Resident Business receiving 5%, Native American Resident Business receiving 8%, and Resident Veteran Business receiving 10% preference, subject to an 18% total preference cap. Additional county-level preferences may apply for Local Business, Small Business, and Pay Equity Business, with a combined cap of $180,000. The anticipated contract term is two years, with options to renew for two additional two-year periods, not exceeding six total years. Contractors must maintain professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with commercial general liability, automobile, and workers' compensation coverage. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the RFP requires providers to offer comprehensive medical examination packages for various county positions, including firefighters, sheriff's deputies, vector control personnel, emergency operators, and corrections officers, with detailed pricing required for specific medical services and procedures.