Inmate Medical and Mental Health Care

Allegan County

Buyer seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive medical and mental health care services for inmates at the Allegan County Correctional Care Center. Services include health screenings, treatment plans, medication management, mental health evaluations, and emergency response. Contractor must provide qualified staff including nurses, practitioners, and mental health professionals with coverage 16 hours daily. Buyer requires detailed reporting, quality improvement processes, and coordination with jail administration.

• 6/17/2025 - Request for Proposals issued
• 6/30/2025 - Deadline for Questions to be submitted
• 7/3/2025 - Deadline for County's response to questions
• 7/14/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Personnel must have appropriate licenses and training
• Personnel must pass criminal record check, drug test, and tuberculosis test
• Staff must have up-to-date immunization records

• Provide medical care and mental health services at correctional facility
• Complete health appraisals within 14 days of inmate arrival
• Develop and administer individualized medical and mental health treatment plans
• Manage prescription medications including procurement, dispensing, and disposal
• Conduct daily sick calls to evaluate and treat inmates
• Manage detoxification protocols for substance-dependent inmates
• Arrange for off-site treatment when necessary
• Coordinate mental health evaluations and suicide prevention services
• Submit monthly reports on medical and mental health statistics
• Maintain complete medical records for all inmates in compliance with HIPAA
• Conduct continuous quality improvement (CQI) meetings and reviews
• Provide personnel including Health Services Administrator, nurses, and mental health professionals
• Staff the Youth Home with medical services twice weekly
• Administer laboratory testing and diagnostic services
• Verify inmate health insurance and assist with enrollment in eligible programs
• Respond to medical emergencies 24/7/365
• Collect specimens for physical evidence when requested
• Train corrections officers on basic medical procedures
• Establish and maintain written healthcare policies and procedures
• Process inmate grievances related to medical and mental health care