Health Care Professionals Service
- Client
- Cranston, RI.
- RFP Number
- HEALTH-10
- Posted
- 5/21/2026
- Category
- Health and Related Services
- Budget
- Looking for proposal
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Rhode Island Department of Corrections in Cranston, Rhode Island, requires appropriately licensed healthcare professionals to perform services on an as-needed basis. The agency is seeking to solve staffing shortages and maintain operational flexibility by outsourcing these professional medical services. The Medical Program Director or a designated representative will determine, authorize, and schedule the specific hours of work based on agency needs. The scope of work covers the provision of qualified healthcare personnel to perform duties offsite from the vendor's own location. The agency is establishing a contract period of one year for these services. Bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States to be eligible for this opportunity. The agency is requesting budget proposals from interested bidders to determine the cost of the services. Evaluation criteria and specific key dates are not detailed in the procurement notice, meaning the agency will evaluate proposals based on the submitted qualifications and pricing structures.
Key solicitation details
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The Rhode Island Department of Corrections is requesting Scope of Work and Rate Schedules from qualified firms, organizations, and independent contractors to provide on-site health care professional services on an as-needed basis across all RIDOC facilities. All respondents must comply with federal, state, and local licensing requirements, and foreign corporations must procure a Certificate of Authority from the Rhode Island Secretary of State if selected.
- Issued by
- Rhode Island Department of Corrections
- How to submit
- email or USPS
- Submission details
- Directed to RI Department of Corrections, CR-6: Health Care Professionals- Corrections, Linette Zavala, Medical Claims, 39 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 or via email. Vendors must self-register with Ocean State Procures (OSP).
- Contract term
- February 13, 2024 through February 28, 2027
- Place of performance
- Rhode Island Department of Corrections facilities, Cranston, RI
- Insurance and bonding
- Maintain appropriate medical malpractice insurance coverage throughout the term of the Agreement; proof of malpractice insurance required prior to start of service.
- Funding
- 2 CFR Part 200 (implied state/federal regulations compliance), Title 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA
How proposals are evaluated
| Capability and qualifications of the Offeror | 30 points |
| Scope of Service | 30 points |
| Capacity | 20 points |
| Cost | 20 points |
Scope of work
- On-site consultant physician, advanced practice provider, and specialty medical services
- Medical examinations and sick call clinics for inmate patients
- Consultation with RIDOC medical staff in reviewing services to patients
- Radiology services available Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:45 PM
- Verbal radiology interpretations during emergency situations
- Written radiology reports provided within 24 to 48 hours of receipt of films
- Weekend radiology services as needed
Minimum qualifications
- Appropriately licensed professional staff to perform requested services
- Comply with all federal, state, and local licensing requirements
- Foreign corporations must procure a Certificate of Authority from the Rhode Island Secretary of State upon selection
- Self-register with Ocean State Procures (OSP)
- Pass background checks (RIDOC retains right to refuse entrance to contractor employees with felony convictions)
- Attain a minimum score of 75 on evaluation to be placed on the qualified vendor list
Documents to include with the bid
- Scope of work for specific service being offered
- Description of corporate background and capacity or detailed experience description for independent contractors
- Resumes of key staff who may provide services
- Letters of endorsement or information identifying similar services provided or clientele served
- Comprehensive price list for all services including hourly rates or per diem fees using Attachment 1
- Plan to provide coverage on short notice
- Copy of medical malpractice licensure
- Completed Business Associate Agreement (BAA) upon contract execution
- Completed Attachment 1 (Rate Schedule and Service Position/Equipment)
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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