Temporary nursing services

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a personal service contract to provide temporary nursing services at the JEB Western Kentucky Veterans Center, a 156-bed long-term care facility located in Hanson, Kentucky. The purpose is to procure an open and competitive contract for temporary nursing staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Medication Aides (CMAs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), to address short-staffing emergencies at the facility. The RFP specifies the required qualifications and duties for each nursing position, as well as the submission requirements and evaluation criteria. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM Central Time on April 16, 2024, and the contract term is anticipated to be from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, with options to renew for up to two additional two-year periods. The cost proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest cost per service, with the technical proposals evaluated based on the offeror's previous experience, with mandatory requirements that must be met.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to negotiate a fair and reasonable compensation rate with the highest ranked offeror. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the RFP does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not specify any award values or budget ranges.