Detention Center Medical and Behavioral Health Services Provision

Background

Doña Ana County is seeking emergency procurement of medical services for its Detention Center due to the current contractor filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This situation poses a serious threat to public health, safety, and welfare of both inmates and staff, necessitating immediate action to ensure continuous access to medical services. The emergency procurement is intended to maintain operations while a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) process is conducted to select a long-term provider.

Work Details

The contract involves providing comprehensive medical services at the Doña Ana County Detention Center, located at 1850 Cooper Loop, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Thrive Medical Services, LLC has been selected as the interim provider due to their ability to mobilize quickly and provide essential healthcare services. The services must be delivered by a licensed medical services provider capable of ensuring uninterrupted medical care during the transition period.

Period of Performance

The emergency procurement will commence immediately upon authorization and will last until a new long-term medical services provider is selected through the upcoming RFP process. This process is expected to begin within one week of the new contractor starting operations.

Place of Performance

Doña Ana County Detention Center, 1850 Cooper Loop, Las Cruces, NM 88005.

Bidder Requirements

Thrive Medical Services, LLC must be a licensed medical service provider. The procurement process requires that the selected vendor can mobilize quickly and meet the operational requirements of the detention center.