WSH Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Services C3156

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID) is seeking qualified agencies or individuals to provide Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) services at Western State Hospital (WSH) and Western State Nursing Facility (WSNF). The selected contractor will be responsible for performing admission and discharge physicals, providing diagnostic and treatment services, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The RFP outlines the need for both full-time (at least 38 hours per week) and part-time (at least 5 hours per week) APRN services. Proposals will be evaluated based on a technical proposal (500 points), cost proposal (350 points), and optional oral presentation/demonstration (200 points). Contractors must comply with mandatory requirements such as providing proof of licensure, certifications, criminal background checks, and COVID-19 vaccination status. The contract term is anticipated to be from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, with potential renewal options for up to two additional two-year periods. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm on March 28, 2022.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors. The RFP does not specify any award value or budget range, but indicates that the Commonwealth reserves the right to negotiate a fair and reasonable compensation rate and to reject any or all proposals.