RFP 2026-01 Walker County Employee Health Clinic

Walker County Government in LaFayette, Georgia (located in the state of Georgia) is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified healthcare providers to establish and operate a comprehensive Employee Health Clinic serving approximately 400 full-time county employees. The clinic will function as a walk-in facility operating Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., staffed with licensed medical professionals including physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Registered Nurses, along with certified medical assistants. Services to be provided include primary and preventive care, acute and minor illness treatment, occupational health services (including approximately 28 fit-for-work exams and 374 drug screens annually using 17-panel rapid and lab-based testing), annual firefighter and POST physicals, and a newly established wellness program featuring biometric screenings, health coaching, and a wellness engagement platform. The selected vendor must design the clinic layout, procure medical equipment and technology, implement a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for 6 to 8 users, ensure HIPAA and regulatory compliance, and establish no controlled substance prescribing or x-ray services. Key county objectives include improving employee access to affordable healthcare, reducing absenteeism, addressing gaps in primary care access during working hours, and reducing preventable emergency room visits. Proposers must submit sealed proposals with one original and two copies by 2:00 p.m. on January 21, 2026, at Walker County Administration Office, 101 South Duke Street, P.O. Box 445, LaFayette, GA 30728. Written inquiries must be submitted by January 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT, with responses published by January 12, 2026. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience, submit documentation of two comparable projects completed within the past five years, provide at least three references, and the selected vendor must be substantially operational within 120 calendar days from the Notice of Award, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified healthcare providers meeting the stated experience and qualification requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation. The county will provide facility space (approximately 30 by 60 feet of existing county space) and standard utilities, and the awardee must integrate with Walker County's existing workers' compensation program administered through ACCG as the third-party administrator. Proposers must carry Workers' Compensation Insurance, Public Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance of $500,000 combined single limit, and Malpractice/Professional Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per claim. The initial contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewals contingent upon satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. Pricing must be submitted on a firm, turnkey basis covering all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for clinic operations, with itemized proposals required for Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Option Year 1 (Year 4), and Option Year 2 (Year 5), and pricing will remain firm for 60 calendar days after the RFP opening date. Based on the county's current operational budget of $160,000 annually for health center services, anticipated award value is expected to fall within a similar range, though the final budget will be determined by Walker County following proposal evaluation.