RFP 2026-01 Walker County Employee Health Clinic

Walker County Government is soliciting proposals from qualified healthcare providers to establish and operate a comprehensive Employee Health Clinic to serve only eligible County employees. The goal is to improve employee health outcomes, control healthcare costs, decrease absenteeism, and increase workplace productivity through convenient, accessible, and cost-effective primary and preventive healthcare services. The clinic should function as an extension of the County’s employee wellness and benefits programs, providing integrated care management and health education. Key services to be provided include primary and preventive care, acute and minor illness care, occupational health services, wellness and preventive programs, and referrals and coordination. • The clinic must provide routine exams, physicals, and wellness visits • Partner with the local Department of Health to develop protocols in emergency situations • Immunizations and vaccinations • Health risk assessments and biometric screenings • Chronic disease management • Health education and lifestyle counseling • Treatment for common illnesses and minor injuries • Prescription writing and medication dispensing • Pre-employment and return-to-work physicals • CDL health exams • Drug and alcohol screening • Workers’ compensation injury evaluations and follow-ups • Fitness-for-duty evaluations • Smoking cessation, weight management, and stress reduction programs • Health coaching and nutrition counseling • Integration with County-sponsored wellness initiatives • Coordinate specialty referrals when necessary • Communicate with the employee’s primary care provider as authorized