Routine Nurse Health Assessments and Tuberculosis Testing

The State of Iowa is seeking bids for Routine Nurse Health Assessments and Tuberculosis Testing for the Fifth Judicial District Department of Corrections. The contract will be for one year, with the option to renew for up to five additional years. The selected bidder will be required to provide comprehensive admission health appraisals, including medical, mental health, and dental identification, as well as tuberculosis testing. The services must be performed by a registered nurse with a current, valid license in good standing from the Iowa Board of Nursing. • The contract requires the contractor to ensure adequate staffing to meet all deadlines, with a variable caseload and a mandatory timeline of five business days for all services. • The contractor must also adhere to strict confidentiality and compliance standards, including patient identification and medical record retention according to agency policy. • The contract term will begin upon the date of award and continue for a period of one year, with the option to renew for up to five additional years. • The bidder must bill the agency monthly, and the agency will reconcile the bills back to the Residential Medical History Form at screening.