PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESAPPROVED

Lee County Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda May 2026

County renews Southern Health Partners jail medical contract

$334,717.80 annualized payable in monthly installments of $27,893.15; $1.30 per day for each inmate over 125; County pays medical expenses exceeding $50,000 per yearLee CountySOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERSMay 15, 2026

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Description

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved Amendment #2 to its inmate healthcare contract with Southern Health Partners for FY 2026‑2027. The agreement sets annual base compensation at $334,717.80 plus a per‑diem for populations above 125 inmates, with Southern Health Partners covering medical costs up to $50,000 per year and the County paying amounts above that. The renewed term runs from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027 with options for additional 12‑month extensions.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$334,717.80 annualized payable in monthly installments of $27,893.15; $1.30 per day for each inmate over 125; County pays medical expenses exceeding $50,000 per year

Vendor

SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS

Agency

Lee County, NC

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

May 15, 2026

Contract Term

June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 renewal term under Amendment #2; Agreement may be extended in additional 12‑month periods beginning June 1 of each year

Renewal Date

2027-05-31

Renewal Info

Original agreement commenced June 1, 2024; Amendment #2 establishes a renewal period from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027 and allows for further 12‑month extensions beginning June 1 each year, subject to County funding and non‑renewal notice. Contract will automatically expire within 60 days after notice of intent to solicit bids for inmate health services unless the parties agree in writing to extend.