Description
This solicitation seeks a vendor to provide continuous, temporary nursing‑assistant staffing for three Alabama Department of Mental Health facilities in Tuscaloosa. The contractor must maintain a 24/7 on‑call roster, respond to staffing requests within two hours, and meet extensive certification, background‑check, and insurance requirements. The contract is for an initial 24‑month term with the option to extend three additional 12‑month periods, and the award will be based on the lowest responsible hourly rate submitted.
• Provide qualified nursing assistants on a 24 / 7 basis (minimum 4‑hour shifts) for Bryce Hospital, Taylor Hardin Secure Medical, and Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Center.
• Must supply all required documentation (E‑Verify enrollment, liability/bonding insurance, CPR certification, background/drug/TB screens, performance evaluations, and a non‑disclosure agreement).
• Hourly pricing must be firm for the contract term and include all costs; no separate freight line is allowed.
• Vendor must be registered with the Alabama Secretary of State, subscribed to the VSS portal, and able to deliver three notarized copies of the bid by the deadline.