What the buyer needs
AI summaryJackson County requests competitive proposals to provide comprehensive inmate medical health services. The required scope includes physician and nursing services, 24/7 on-call availability, pharmaceuticals, in-jail medical clinic supplies and operations, medical records management, laboratory work, and dental evaluations, alongside optional psychiatric care and 24-hour nursing coverage. Prospective vendors must attend a pre-bid meeting and facility walk-through on November 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. Questions must arrive by November 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, and final proposals are due by December 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. The county plans to pre-qualify multiple vendors and award an initial five-year contract that will also be extended to other Michigan municipalities via a statewide cooperative contract program.
Scope of work
- Physician services including sick call and healthcare oversight
- Nursing services providing 24/7 coverage
- Guaranteed 24/7 on-call availability of a Physician's Assistant or higher
- Prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals and formulary management
- In-jail medical clinic operations and non-durable medical supplies
- Inmate medical records management and documentation
- Pathology, radiology, and laboratory services arranged on-site
- Medical waste removal and disposal
Minimum qualifications
- Organized for the purpose of providing healthcare services with a minimum of 5 years of experience in correctional or related institutional healthcare services
- Submission of a list of five references
- Meeting all insurance requirements including Workers' Compensation, Professional and Commercial General Liability, and Motor Vehicle Insurance
- Certification that the vendor is not on any Federal, State, or local list of debarred or suspended vendors
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Company history and Vendor's Experience listing
- List of five (5) references
- Certificates of insurance
- Litigation history disclosure
- Sample invoice and detailed explanation
- Attachment C Pricing form
- Product brochures, catalogs, or manufacturer specification sheets in PDF format
- Formulary (if utilized)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit an electronic version via email to [email protected]. Proposals must remain valid for at least 120 days from the due date.