Health Care Services for the Ocean County Department of Corrections

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is seeking a vendor to provide healthcare services for the Ocean County Department of Corrections. The contract will commence on September 1, 2026, and will last for 40 months, with an option to renew for an additional 12 months. The vendor will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical, dental, mental health, substance abuse, and pharmaceutical services to all detainees. The vendor must have experience in providing correctional healthcare services and must meet the standards established by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) and the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC). Some key requirements of the contract include: * Providing 24/7 healthcare services, including holidays * Maintaining NCCHC accreditation and standards for the full duration of the contract * Establishing and executing a site-specific healthcare model with clear objectives, policies, and procedures * Providing substance abuse treatment services, detainee counseling, and detainee programs * Maintaining complete and accurate records of all medical, dental, and mental health care * Cooperating with the Courts, Probation, Intensive Supervision Program, MAT grants, and all other relevant agencies regarding detainee case files pertaining to substance abuse concerns/issues.