No. 2024-024 Request for Proposals for Inmate Healthcare 2024

The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court is requesting proposals for a comprehensive healthcare delivery system at the Jim Wells County Jail located at 300 N. Almond, Alice, Texas 78332.  The Jim Wells County Jail (the "Jail") houses both male and female inmates.  The average daily population of the Jail over the past 12 months has been 80.  Any proposal/submittal should be based on an average daily population of 80 for the next year.

It is the intent of Jim Wells County to award a healthcare delivery system contract for a two-year term beginning December 12, 2024 and ending December 31, 2026.  Jim Wells County intends to include in the contract a right to automatically extend the term of the contract for additional one-year terms provided such extensions are in the best interest of the County.

Jim Wells County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received by reason of this Request for Proposals (RFP).  Jim Wells County will not be responsible for any costs incurred by a Proposer.  All proposals shall become the property of Jim Wells County upon submission.  Any confidential information contained in the proposal should be clearly marked by the Proposer as such.  Jim Wells County reserves the right to negotiate the final price subsequent to the submission of proposals from the selected qualified Proposers.

For more information on qualifications and requirements for submission, please see the following attachment: 2024 Inmate Healthcare RFP JWC.pdf

The deadline for questions regarding the RFP will be December 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM (CST).

For any questions concerning this RFP or requests to tour the facility must be directed to:

Chief Deputy Robert Waldrop
300 N. Almond
Alice, Texas 78332
361-668-0341
r.waldrop@jimwellscounty-tx.gov