Description
The Shelby County Board of Education is seeking a qualified vendor to provide school‑based nursing services for the 2026‑2027 academic year. The contract requires staffing 35 full‑time‑equivalent (FTE) registered nurses and 2 FTE liaison nurses who will deliver direct health services, emergency response, health education, and coordination of care across all district schools. The vendor must manage hiring, credentialing, background checks, and ongoing supervision, supply laptops for documentation, and adhere to strict insurance, E‑Verify, and HIPAA requirements. The award will be a one‑year contract with two optional one‑year renewals, and the vendor will be paid on an hourly‑rate basis.
• Provide 35 RN school‑nurse FTEs and 2 RN liaison‑nurse FTEs (7.5 h/day, 183 days/year).
• Vendor responsible for recruitment, licensing, background checks, orientation, and supervision; liaison nurses act as on‑site supervisors.
• Required insurance coverage includes $1 M general liability, $2 M professional liability, workers’ comp, automobile, cyber‑risk, and others; all policies must name SCBE as additional insured.
• Proposals must be submitted by April 10, 2026 10:00 AM CST and include all certifications, insurance certificates, pricing schedule, references, and acknowledgment of the addenda.
• Contract term is 1 year with two optional 1‑year renewals; payment within 30 days of invoice based on approved hourly rates.