Skilled Nursing Facility Medical Director

The Wyoming Department of Administration & Information Purchasing Section, specifically for the Wyoming Life Resource Center located in Johnson County, is seeking a Skilled Nursing Facility Medical Director through a competitive bidding process. The procurement requires a licensed medical professional to serve as the facility's medical director, with specific qualifications including Wyoming medical licensure, substantial experience with skilled nursing facilities, and at least three years of experience working with behavioral patients. The ideal candidate must be located within 20 miles of Lander, Wyoming, and will be responsible for developing clinical policies, participating in quality improvement initiatives, reviewing practitioner credentials, and serving as a liaison between administration and medical providers. Key deliverables include attending quarterly Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings and providing medical oversight for the facility. The solicitation requires submission through the Public Purchase online bidding system, with questions due by January 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time, and final bids due on January 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. The contract term is initially two years, with potential renewal options extending up to seven years total.

The procurement appears to offer Wyoming resident bidders a preference in accordance with state procurement regulations, and the state ensures full opportunity for participation without discrimination based on age, race, color, sex, creed, national origin, or disability status. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bidding conditions emphasize equal opportunity for all qualified vendors. Foreign corporations must obtain a certificate of authority from the Secretary of State before participating. No specific budget range or award value is detailed in the provided documentation, with vendors expected to submit an hourly rate for services. The solicitation requires all documents to be submitted in PDF, Excel, or Microsoft Office format, and vendors must complete full verification and provide appropriate signatures through the Public Purchase system. Multiple awards may be possible if determined to be in the state's best interest, and payment terms will be negotiated based on successful completion of deliverables and written acceptance by the agency.