GRCA 2026-2031 GRCA CLINIC OPERATIONS

Background
The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the operation of the Grand Canyon Clinic, aimed at providing essential healthcare services to residents, employees, and visitors of Grand Canyon National Park.

This initiative supports NPS's mission to preserve natural and cultural resources while ensuring access to healthcare in a remote area where medical facilities are limited. The clinic has been operational since 1985, addressing the healthcare needs of over four million annual visitors and local residents.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for providing nonpersonal healthcare services at the Grand Canyon Clinic, including:
1. Delivering high-quality primary, urgent, and preventive care, including telehealth behavioral health services.
2. Supporting the National Park Service's emergency services operations.
3. Ensuring compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations regarding healthcare delivery.
4. Accepting all forms of insurance and providing affordable payment options for uninsured patients.
5. Facilitating community health initiatives such as flu shots and COVID-19 vaccinations in collaboration with local employers and schools.
6. Maintaining medical liability insurance and adhering to industry standards for hazardous waste disposal and medical record management.

Period of Performance
The contract is expected to commence on June 3, 2026, with ongoing operations throughout the duration specified in the solicitation.

Place of Performance
Grand Canyon Village area on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate prior experience in healthcare service delivery, maintain necessary licenses for operation as per federal, state, and local regulations, and provide evidence of medical liability insurance coverage acceptable to NPS.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on contract 140P1521C0009, awarded to North Country Healthcare for $4,791,000 with a period of performance from 07/01/21–06/30/26. The prior award description indicates year-round primary, urgent, and preventive healthcare services at the Grand Canyon Clinic, including telehealth behavioral health, support for NPS emergency services, regulatory compliance and licensing, pharmacy services, and insurance/payment handling—activities that closely align with the current RFP’s clinic operations scope for 2026–2031.