What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Kirkland requests proposals from qualified USA organizations to provide comprehensive jail medical and behavioral health services. The required scope includes physician medical direction, scheduled and 24/7 access to nursing and prescribers, booking screen reviews, condition management, offsite care coordination, medication protocols, and electronic medical records. Eligible providers and their personnel must hold authorization to practice in Washington, meet security background standards, and obtain a Kirkland business license. Proposers must email written questions to [email protected] by noon on November 12, 2026. Applicants must email proposals under 20 MB to [email protected] or file them with the Purchasing Agent by 4:00 p.m. PDT on November 15, 2026. The City will evaluate submissions on qualifications and relevant experience worth 20 points, as well as total cost and pricing clarity worth 30 points.
Scope of work
- Physician medical direction, scheduled nursing and prescriber clinics, and 24/7 nursing and prescriber access
- Review of booking screens, patient assessments, acute and chronic condition management, and offsite care coordination
- Scheduled behavioral health services, acute and suicide-risk assessments, and withdrawal/substance use disorder treatment
- Prescribing, medication reconciliation, medication records, pharmacy coordination, and medication-pass protocols under RCW 70.48.490
- Onsite nursing with telehealth (Option A) or full telehealth model with optional onsite nonclinical coordinator (Option B)
- Initial and refresher training for assigned officer support duties, clinical escalation, and emergency procedures
- Electronic medical records, secure clinical communication, and compliance with applicable CJIS requirements
- Implementation, records transition, startup support, and coordination with outgoing contractor by January 1, 2027
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Service approach and operational fit | 35 |
| Qualifications and relevant experience | 20 |
| Implementation readiness and coverage continuity | 15 |
| Total cost and clarity of pricing | 30 |
Minimum qualifications
- Authorized to practice and perform assigned services in Washington
- Maintain required professional licenses
- Satisfy applicable facility background and security requirements
- Obtain a City business license as required by Kirkland Municipal Code Chapter 7.02
- Not currently debarred, suspended, or listed with an active exclusion on SAM.gov
Documents to include with your response
- Narrative proposal (five pages or fewer guideline)
- Company information and qualifications summary with two relevant client contacts
- Proposed scope, staffing schedule, and identified service model (Option A, Option B, or both)
- Startup schedule confirming January 1, 2027 start date
- Price proposal detailing monthly/annual base fees, overage rates, startup charges, and additional costs
- Insurance and contract terms statement, noting coverage types, limits, exceptions, or attached proposed agreement
- Acknowledgment of addenda
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Email a PDF or Word response to [email protected] with subject line 'Jail Medical Services RFP'. Total attachment size must not exceed 20 MB.