Comprehensive Correctional Medical and Behavioral Health Services

The Montgomery County Purchasing Department is seeking a proposal for comprehensive inmate medical and behavioral health services for the Montgomery County Jail. The proposal should include medical, dental, and psychiatric care, qualified health care personnel, and related program support services. The proposal should also demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality inmate health care services that are measurable, auditable, and compliant with established professional, regulatory, and accreditation standards. The contract will be for a period of time to be determined, with the option for renewal. Some key aspects of the proposal include: * Providing medical, dental, and psychiatric care to an average daily inmate population of approximately 550 inmates * Ensuring compliance with Ohio Minimum Standards for Jails, National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations * Maintaining accreditation with NCCHC and the American Correctional Association (ACA) * Providing a comprehensive continuing education and training program for health care staff * Operating the health care program in a cost-effective manner with full financial transparency, reporting, and accountability to the Sheriff and the Board * Maintaining complete, accurate, and timely health care records and regularly collecting, analyzing, and reporting health services data and statistics Some key requirements for the proposal include: * The proposer must have at least five years of experience providing health care services in prison or jail facilities with inmate populations exceeding 500 * The proposer must demonstrate the ability to cooperate with Montgomery County's inmate co-pay system * The proposer must demonstrate experience in obtaining and maintaining accreditation from NCCHC and/or ACA for prison or jail facilities under contract with the proposer * The proposer must provide all services in compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, NCCHC standards, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations * The proposer must demonstrate the capability to provide comprehensive technical, clinical, and medical support services to on-site personnel * The proposer must demonstrate the ability to complete contract start-up and fully implement services within 30 days of contract execution.