Comprehensive Inmate Healthcare Services
- Client
- Gratiot, Michigan
- RFP Number
- HEALTH-11026
- Posted
- 10/16/2026
- Category
- Health and Related Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
- —
Description
AI GeneratedGratiot County seeks proposals from qualified, onshore USA providers to supply comprehensive inmate healthcare services for the Gratiot County Jail in Michigan. The requested scope includes providing 40 hours of on-site weekday nursing, 24-hour on-call nursing, optional weekend nursing, and a physician available via telephone, video, fax, and in person. The provider must handle intake screenings, medication verification and approval, regular sick call clinics, and medical clearances for inmate workers. Eligible applicants include independent USA firms licensed to practice in Michigan, though prior inmate healthcare experience is not strictly required. Proposers must submit questions to [email protected] by October 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Final sealed bids must be delivered to the Gratiot County Administrator by November 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The County evaluates proposals based on firm qualifications, history, financial capability, experience, technical proposal content, and cost considerations. The County may conduct price negotiations with finalists to align with its budget, and selected contractors must meet specific Michigan state licensing and insurance requirements.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 11-26 Inmate Healthcare Services RFP.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
Gratiot County seeks proposals from qualified and experienced providers to deliver comprehensive inmate healthcare services for the Gratiot County Jail. Services include on-site nursing, 24-hour on-call nursing, and physician coverage for a facility with a capacity of 72 inmates. Eligible respondents must be onshore US organizations capable of meeting all mandatory medical and licensing standards.
- Issued by
- Gratiot County Board of Commissioners
- Release of RFP
- October 2, 2026
- Due Date for Receipt of Questions
- October 23, 2026, 3:00 pm
- Questions and Answers Posted
- October 30, 2026
- Proposals Due
- November 6, 2026, 11:00 am
- Bids Opened by County Administrator
- November 6, 2026, 11:01 am
- Board of Commissioners Awards Contract to Selected Bidder(s)
- November 17, 2026
- Contract Start Date
- January 1, 2027, 12:01 am
- How to submit
- Electronic via email
- Submission details
- Proposals must be submitted electronically to [email protected] no later than November 6, 2026, at 11:00 am. A separate dollar cost proposal must be included.
- Contract term
- Three years commencing January 1, 2027, at 12:01 a.m.
- Place of performance
- Gratiot County Jail, Ithaca, MI
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Motor Vehicle Liability, and Professional Liability / Errors and Omissions insurance with Gratiot County named as additional insured; insurance carriers must be rated A+ by AM Best.
- Funding
- 2 CFR 180, Public Act 517 of 2012, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, 1980 PA 463
How proposals are evaluated
| Firm qualifications, organization history, and experience | |
| Medical Director and healthcare staff qualifications, experience, and expectations | |
| Proposer's financial capability to perform requirements | |
| Cost considerations and separate dollar cost proposal |
Scope of work
- On-site nursing services 40 hours per week plus optional four hours per day on weekends
- On-call nurse coverage 24 hours per day
- Physician (MD) availability via telephone, video conference, fax, and in-person
- Intake screening of all incoming inmates for severe immediate medical concerns
- Verification and physician approval of inmate medications
- Regular sick call clinics conducted by a physician when referred by nursing staff
- Medical examinations and clearance for inmate workers upon request of jail personnel
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore USA organization
- Independent of the County of Gratiot
- Medical Director licensed in the State of Michigan
- Healthcare staff properly licensed and pass criminal record check through Gratiot County Sheriff's Office
- Secure and maintain all permits, licenses, and continuing education required by federal, state, and local laws
- Comply with American Medical Association Standards and Michigan Department of Corrections Directives
Documents to include with the bid
- Technical Proposal
- Separate Dollar Cost Proposal
- Resumes of proposed onsite management team and Medical Director
- Sample report formats
- Certificate of Compliance with Public Act 517 of 2012
- Bidder Information and Acceptance Form
- Non-Collusion Affidavit Form
- Proposer Guarantees and Warranties Form
- Signature Form
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
Personalized fit score
Sign up free to see how well this opportunity fits your company — based on your saved profile.
Sign up to see your fit score