On-Call Licensed/Registered Dietician

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Paul E Patton Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center located in Montgomery County, is seeking an On-Call Licensed/Registered Dietician through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on July 1, 2025, with proposals due by July 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST. The procurement is for comprehensive dietitian services to support veterans in a long-term care facility, with a contract term from August 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and potential renewal options for two additional two-year periods. Required services include performing in-depth nutritional assessments, developing nutritional care plans, documenting and tracking medical nutritional therapy, conducting staff education, performing kitchen inspections, and approving menus. Vendors must provide a licensed/registered dietitian within seven days of request and maintain a pool of dietitians within 60 miles of the facility. The evaluation process will utilize a maximum of 1,400 points, distributed as 800 points for the technical proposal, 400 points for the cost proposal, and 200 points for potential oral presentations.

The RFP requires vendors to possess current liability insurance, a valid Kentucky license to practice nutrition and dietetics, and must not be excluded as a Medicare/Medicaid provider. Mandatory credentialing paperwork must be submitted with the proposal. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the procurement emphasizes the need for highly qualified professionals with specific credentials and capabilities. The cost proposal will be evaluated based on regular pay, holiday pay, shift preference pay, and overtime pay rates. Although a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the detailed evaluation criteria suggest a significant contractual opportunity for qualified dietitian service providers. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide comprehensive nutritional services tailored to the unique needs of veterans in a long-term care setting, with a focus on professional expertise and responsive service delivery.