RFP 2025-064 - correctional health care services

The Board of County Commissioners of Calvert County, Maryland has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 2025-064 for Correctional Health Care Services at the Calvert County Detention Center (CCDC), seeking a comprehensive medical services contractor for detainees. The procurement requires full medical service coverage including medical screening, intake evaluations, triage, sick call, care for medically fragile inmates, mental health screenings, suicide risk assessments, medical clearances, and emergency services. Key deliverables include 24/7 medical coverage across multiple shifts with staffing that includes a Medical Director, Physician Assistant, RNs, LPNs, and Certified Nurse Assistants, with mandatory adherence to National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the detention center, with proposal submissions due on Friday, May 23, 2025, by 2:30 p.m. The contract term is one year from the Notice to Proceed, with options to extend for four additional one-year periods, and the facility serves an average daily population of 130 detainees with 1,569 bookings recorded in 2023.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, but requires comprehensive technical and price proposals with detailed specifications for medical record-keeping and medication management. The current contractor is Wellpath, LLC, and the facility utilizes CalvertHealth Medical Center for offsite medical services. The pricing structure involves a comprehensive monthly and one-time fee breakdown covering on-site personnel, laboratory costs, medical expenses, start-up costs, IT expenses, insurance, and administrative expenses. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the proposal requires a detailed cost structure that encompasses all aspects of correctional healthcare service delivery. Prospective vendors must demonstrate capability to provide high-quality, continuous medical care in a correctional environment, with strong emphasis on medical personnel qualifications, comprehensive service coverage, and compliance with healthcare standards specific to detention center operations.