Story County Jail Healthcare Services RFP 2026 - Story County Jail
Story CountyCounty · Nevada, IA- Due
- Mar 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Cory Davis
- (515) 382-7464
The 30-second brief
Story County seeks proposals from qualified medical service providers to deliver comprehensive healthcare services, including medical, mental health, dental, and pharmacy services for inmates at the Story County Jail in Nevada, Iowa. The facility has a 122-bed capacity, holding male and female adult offenders with average daily populations around 65. Scope includes health screenings, comprehensive health assessments, sick call services, chronic and acute care management, medication administration, women's health and prenatal care, mental health screening and crisis response, suicide prevention, and an Electronic Health Records (EHR) solution. Vendor must provide a fixed monthly fee structure under a 3-year contract with renewal options, starting July 1, 2026. Submission deadline is March 27, 2026, with questions due by March 6, 2026. Minimum staffing, background checks, and specific insurance coverages (Professional and General Liability) are required.
Cost for services, Staffing plan and capability of staff, Experience, expertise and qualifications, Proposed operations plan
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Summary
Story County seeks proposals from qualified medical service providers to deliver comprehensive healthcare services, including medical, mental health, dental, and pharmacy services for inmates at the Story County Jail in Nevada, Iowa.
The facility has a 122-bed capacity, holding male and female adult offenders with average daily populations around 65. Scope includes health screenings, comprehensive health assessments, sick call services, chronic and acute care management, medication administration, women's health and prenatal care, mental health screening and crisis response, suicide prevention, and an Electronic Health Records (EHR) solution. Vendor must provide a fixed monthly fee structure under a 3-year contract with renewal options, starting July 1, 2026. Submission deadline is March 27, 2026, with questions due by March 6, 2026. Minimum staffing, background checks, and specific insurance coverages (Professional and General Liability) are required.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Cost for services
- Staffing plan and capability of staff
- Experience
- Expertise and qualifications
- Proposed operations plan
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Nevada, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Story County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 27, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Cory Davis.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Story County in IA, 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 Cory Davis at (515) 382-7464. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Cost for services, Staffing plan and capability of staff, Experience, expertise and qualifications, Proposed operations plan" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Story County?
All active and historical solicitations from Story County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Story 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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. Review the full document from Story 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: Nevada, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.