Western State Hospital Podiatry Services C5898

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities is requesting proposals for podiatry services at Western State Hospital and Western State Nursing Facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky under RFP 729 2600000497, with proposals due September 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.

The scope requires a licensed Podiatrist or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with at least three years of experience to provide evaluation and treatment of fungal nail infections, corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, diabetic foot care, and related medical services. Service delivery is limited to a maximum of one day per month at the Nursing Facility and two days per month at the Hospital, with telephone consultation availability Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM EST. The provider must maintain medical records, participate in staff training, work under the facility Medical Director, and provide referrals as needed. Vendors may bid on either facility or both. No minimum caseload, workload, or guaranteed hours are specified; service hours are determined by facility need.

The initial contract term runs from October 22, 2026 through June 30, 2028, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to renew for up to two additional two-year periods subject to approval by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission Government Contract Review Committee. Compensation is based on all-inclusive hourly rates incorporating travel and training expenses.

Evaluation weighs the cost proposal at 400 points, technical proposal at 700 points, and oral presentations at up to 200 points for a total of 1,300 possible points. Proposals scoring fewer than 420 points on technical evaluation may be eliminated.

Professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim and comprehensive general liability of at least $1,000,000 per individual claim and $3,000,000 in aggregate are required. Contractors must complete mandatory facility screening including criminal background checks, PPD/TB testing, OIG LEIE record checks, and drug screening within the last 30 days, bearing all pre-employment screening costs. A Business Associate Agreement governing HIPAA compliance must be executed. Written questions were due August 11, 2026; the Commonwealth's response was posted August 26, 2026.