Description
The State of Delaware’s Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families is seeking a qualified vendor (or vendors) to deliver comprehensive on‑site medical services and dietician support for youth in five pre‑ and post‑adjudicated facilities. The contract will cover 24/7 medical coverage (Medical Director, physicians/NPs, registered nurses) and a licensed dietitian who will create therapeutic dietary manuals, review menus, and provide nutrition education. Services are expected to commence shortly after award and run for an initial term of at least one year, with the possibility of extensions up to five years based on performance and funding.
• Provide on‑site medical evaluations, individualized care plans, medication management, acute care, and emergency response for youth at multiple DYRS facilities.
• Supply a licensed dietitian to develop and maintain a Therapeutic Dietary Manual, conduct bi‑annual menu reviews, and deliver nutrition education and specialized meal planning.
• Meet stringent compliance requirements: Delaware licensing, background checks, HIPAA/ACA standards, insurance, mandatory reporting, and regular performance reporting.
• Offer statewide coverage (New Castle and Kent counties) with a preference for contractors able to serve all facilities.
• Submit hourly unit rates for each professional level (MD/DO, NP/PA, RN, Dietitian); cost will comprise 25 % of the evaluation weighting.