HEALTHCARE / NURSING TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

The County of Lehigh is soliciting proposals to provide on‑demand, temporary nursing and allied health staffing for its Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab facilities in Allentown and Bethlehem, PA. The contract will be awarded as a blanket purchase order and will run for an initial two‑year period (Oct 1 2026 – Sept 30 2028) with two optional one‑year extensions. Vendors must be an established nursing‑staffing agency with at least three years of experience, capable of supplying Certified Nurse’s Aides, LPNs, RNs, RN Assessment Coordinators, Nursing Supervisors, and specialized “sitter” staff on a 24/7 basis. Proposals are due Aug 26 2026 4 PM; questions must be submitted by Aug 14 2026 4 PM. The County will issue blanket purchase orders beginning Sept 4 2026, and the first work is expected to start Oct 1 2026. Key requirements include rapid response (within one hour of request), compliance with PA health‑department licensing, background checks, TB testing, and the ability to fill shifts immediately. Optional four‑month and long‑term block staffing programs are also described, with discounted rates expected for block commitments. • Scope: Temporary nursing staff (CNA, LPN, RN, RNAC, Supervisor, Sitter) for long‑term‑care facilities. • Contract length: 2 years (possible 2 × 1‑year extensions). • Award/commencement: Orders issued Sep 4 2026; work begins Oct 1 2026. • Submission deadline: Aug 26 2026 4 PM (original + electronic copy). • Mandatory question cutoff: Aug 14 2026 4 PM; answers posted by Aug 19 2026. • Vendor qualifications: ≥3 years staffing, ≥2 years LTC experience, home office ≤70 mi from sites, required certifications/licensing, background checks. • Volume: Historical spend ~ $11 M – $12 M per year; anticipated staffing volume suggests multi‑million dollar contract. • Evaluation factors: Ability to demonstrate successful long‑term placements, references, staffing levels, compliance, and pricing.