Inmate Healthcare Services RFP for Onslow County Detention Center

Background
The County of Onslow is seeking sealed proposals from qualified healthcare management providers authorized to practice in the State of North Carolina to provide healthcare services to inmates housed within the Onslow County Detention Center. The County has been awarded with a Federal Grant for a MAT program for opioid or alcohol users which will be a part of this proposal.

Work Details
The Onslow County Detention Center (OCDC) was built in 2010 and has 11 cell blocks with a maximum capacity of 528 inmates. The current capacity is 369 inmates; however, the daily average inmate population is approximately 365. The counts include pretrial detainees as well as inmates from other counties that are being housed in the OCDC.
In addition to the regular adult inmate population, there are approximately 10 weekenders, inmates sentenced to weekends only, who are also covered by County medical services while incarcerated. The OCDC is staffed with approximately 113 employees including contracted services, food services, medical services, vending and inmate commissary.
The Jail Major and the Captain oversee the responsibility for contracted medical services.

Period of Performance
The term of the contract will be for a three-year period. It is anticipated that the contract will begin on or about July 1, 2024. This date is approximate and may start earlier or later depending on contract negotiations.

Place of Performance
The geographic location where the contract will be performed is at the Onslow County Detention Center located at 717 Court Street, Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540.