Description
The Alabama Department of Mental Health is seeking a vendor to provide temporary certified nursing assistant (CNA) services on a 24‑month contract (with up to three 12‑month extensions) for three state‑run facilities in Tuscaloosa. The vendor must supply qualified CNA staff on a 24‑hour, 7‑day‑a‑week basis, respond to staffing requests within two hours, and maintain a roster of qualified personnel. All bids must be submitted in hard‑copy form by the September 7, 2026 deadline, include proof of insurance, bonding, and E‑Verify enrollment, and the vendor must be subscribed to the state’s vendor portal.
• Provide CNA staffing 24 × 7 for Bryce Hospital, Taylor Hardin Secure Medical, and Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Center.
• Meet a 2‑hour response time for staffing requests; a 1.5× rate applies for <2‑hour notice.
• Submit hard‑copy bid packages (original + 2 copies) with required certifications, insurance, and E‑Verify documentation.