USDC Physical Therapy Services

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a physical therapy contractor to serve approximately 200 or more residents at the Utah State Developmental Center under a five-year contract, with proposals due September 9, 2026 under solicitation DHHS26139. The RFP received a single response; Dry Creek Physical Therapy & Wellness PLLC has been recommended for award based on a technical score of 1,080 of 1,210 possible points.

Mandatory qualifications are current Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant licensure from the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, at least three years of professional experience working with individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities and possible behavioral and physical issues, current registration with the Utah Department of Commerce, Utah Medicaid provider status, and Medicare enrollment. All staff must pass background screening and tuberculosis testing.

The scope requires one full-time physical therapist working eight hours per day, Monday through Friday, providing comprehensive services including gait training, range of motion and positioning programs, strength training, wheelchair seating and mobility evaluations, and aquatic therapy (minimum four hours weekly). The contractor must submit written evaluations and Individual Program Plan goals for all admitted individuals, enter data into the DHHS/USDC I-Chart system, conduct biannual wheelchair evaluations using the Signature Fit system, train DHHS/USDC staff on positioning, gait, transfers, and equipment use, and participate in monthly treatment team meetings and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation clinics held approximately every six weeks. Performance outcomes include maintaining or improving baseline mobility scores for 80 percent of participating individuals annually, zero instances of health degradation from improper device fit, and 100 percent compliance with Title XIX Active Treatment regulations.

Compensation is hourly; staff training time is billable at the contracted rate, with all associated costs included in the hourly rate. Invoices are due by the 20th of the following month. The contractor must comply with HIPAA requirements as a Business Associate, maintain general liability and professional liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate, and execute the DHHS Client Service Terms, including a 30-day termination notice provision and immediate termination rights for cause. Evaluation criteria weighted technical merit at 90 percent and cost at 10 percent, with a 60 percent technical threshold (660 points) required for responsiveness.