Jefferson County Request for Proposal - Health Care Services - Jail 2027 - 26-0048
Jefferson CountyCounty · Hillsboro, MO- Due
- Nov 10, 2026
- 14 days left
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Contract term
- 4 years
- Primary contact
- Captain Brian Taylor
- (636) 797-5476
The 30-second brief
Jefferson County, Missouri is seeking proposals for comprehensive health care services for the Jefferson County Jail Facility located in Hillsboro, MO, based on an average daily population of 240. The scope encompasses mental health services, dental services, nursing services (offering options of 168, 140, or 120 hours per week), physician services, medications, pharmaceuticals, women's health (OB/GYN), dietary services, laboratory, radiology, medical supplies, on-site preliminary health screening, detoxification, short-term care, and off-site emergency and inpatient hospitalization. The contract term is four (4) years with the option to renew for an additional two (2) one-year terms. Proposals are due by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Local Time. Evaluation criteria include price/cost terms (40%), compliance with bid specifications (20%), capability, capacity and reliability (15%), experience, expertise and qualifications (15%), customer references (5%), and enhancements/warranties (5%).
Mental Health Services, Dental Services, Medications, Nursing Services, Women's Health to include OB/GYN services, Dietary Services, On-site preliminary health screening, Detoxification, Short term care, Physician care, Pharmaceuticals, Emergency care, Comprehensive physical assessment, X-rays, Specialty and chronic assessment, Dialysis services, Mental health counseling, Tuberculosis tests for correctional staff, Flu shots for the inmate population
Price/Cost Terms (40%), Compliance with Bid Specifications (includes any bonding requirements) (20%), Capability, Capacity and Reliability (15%), Experience, Expertise and Qualifications (15%), Customer References (5%), Enhancements and warranties included at reasonable or no additional charge (5%)
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Summary
Jefferson County, Missouri is seeking proposals for comprehensive health care services for the Jefferson County Jail Facility located in Hillsboro, MO, based on an average daily population of 240.
The scope encompasses mental health services, dental services, nursing services (offering options of 168, 140, or 120 hours per week), physician services, medications, pharmaceuticals, women's health (OB/GYN), dietary services, laboratory, radiology, medical supplies, on-site preliminary health screening, detoxification, short-term care, and off-site emergency and inpatient hospitalization. The contract term is four (4) years with the option to renew for an additional two (2) one-year terms. Proposals are due by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Local Time. Evaluation criteria include price/cost terms (40%), compliance with bid specifications (20%), capability, capacity and reliability (15%), experience, expertise and qualifications (15%), customer references (5%), and enhancements/warranties (5%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price/Cost Terms (40%), Compliance with Bid Specifications (includes any bonding requirements) (20%), Capability, Capacity and Reliability (15%), Experience, Expertise and Qualifications (15%), Customer References (5%), Enhancements and warranties included at reasonable or no additional charge (5%)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
19- Mental Health Services
- Dental Services
- Medications
- Nursing Services
- Women's Health to include OB/GYN services
- Dietary Services
- On-site preliminary health screening
- Detoxification
- Short term care
- Physician care
- Pharmaceuticals
- Emergency care
- Comprehensive physical assessment
- X-rays
- Specialty and chronic assessment
- Dialysis services
- Mental health counseling
- Tuberculosis tests for correctional staff
- Flu shots for the inmate population
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Current and valid Certificate of Insurance, Proof that Bidder does not owe delinquent real or personal property taxes in Jefferson County or notarized affidavit, Notarized affidavit of work authorization and current business entity status with E-verification documentation, Agreement to be executed by the County, Cooperative Bid Form, All pages of the Invitation for Bid/Request for Proposal, Bid bond
- Submit to
- Department of the County Clerk of Jefferson County, 729 Maple St / PO Box 100, Hillsboro, MO 63050
- Duration
- 48 months
- Scope location
- Hillsboro, MO
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Jefferson County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 10, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Department of the County Clerk of Jefferson County, 729 Maple St / PO Box 100, Hillsboro, MO 63050. For questions, contact Captain Brian Taylor.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Jefferson County in MO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Captain Brian Taylor at (636) 797-5476. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Mental Health Services, Dental Services, Medications, Nursing Services, Women's Health to include OB/GYN services, Dietary Services, On-site preliminary health screening, Detoxification, Short term care, Physician care, Pharmaceuticals, Emergency care, Comprehensive physical assessment, X-rays, Spec. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price/Cost Terms (40%), Compliance with Bid Specifications (includes any bonding requirements) (20%), Capability, Capacity and Reliability (15%), Experience, Expertise and Qualifications (15%), Custom..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Jefferson County?
All active and historical solicitations from Jefferson County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Jefferson County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 4 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 10, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Current and valid Certificate of Insurance, Proof that Bidder does not owe delinquent real or personal property taxes in Jefferson County or notarized affidavit, Notarized affidavit of work authorizat. Review the full document from Jefferson County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hillsboro, MO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.