RFP #2026-455 Nurse Practitioner

Location:	New York
Posted:	Aug 3, 2026
Due:	Sep 1, 2026
Agency:	Oneida County, New York
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services
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ONEIDA COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

ANTHONY J. PICENTE, JR.

County Executive

ASHLEE L. THOMPSON

Commissioner

ONEIDA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

Nurse Practitioner

RFP #2026-455

Issue date:

August 3, 2026

Issued by:

Daniel W. Gilmore, Ph.D., MPH, Director

Oneida County Director of Health

(315) 798-6400

dgilmore@oneidacountyny.gov

Proposals due: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 by 3:00 PM EST

800 PARK AVENUE, 6TH FLOOR, UTICA, NY 13501

PHONE: 315-798-6400 | FAX: 315- | @oneidacountyny.gov

Contents

1. AGREEMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................... 3

2. PURPOSE....................................................................................................................... 4

3. TERM ............................................................................................................................. 4

4. SCOPE OF SERVICE .................................................................................................... 4

5. DATES & DEADLINES................................................................................................ 4

6. ADDITIONAL CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS ..................................................... 4

7. RFP QUESTIONS .......................................................................................................... 4

8. MISCELLANEOUS....................................................................................................... 5

9. PROPOSAL COVERSHEET......................................................................................... 8

10. PROPOSAL COMPONENTS........................................................................................ 9

11. APPLICATION CHECKLIST ..................................................................................... 10

12. STANDARD ONEIDA COUNTY CONDITIONS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ......... 11

13. NON-COLLUSION CERTIFICATION ...................................................................... 12

14. SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION CERTIFICATION ................................. 13

15. RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION ............. 14

16. PURCHASE OF TROPICAL HARDWOODS PROHIBITION CERTIFICATION.. 15

17. ADDENDUM - STANDARD ONEIDA COUNTY CONDITIONS .......................... 16

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1. AGREEMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It is understood and agreed by the Offeror that:

1. This Request for Proposals (herein referred to as “RFP”) does not require the County of

Oneida (herein referred to as the “County”) to award any contracts, pay the costs incurred in

the preparation of response to this RFP, or to procure or contract services. The County

reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals that do not completely conform to

the instructions given in the RFP.

2. The County reserves the right to amend, modify or withdraw this RFP, and to reject any

proposals submitted, and may exercise such right at any time, without notice and without

liability to any offeror (herein referred to as the “Applicant”) or other parties for their expenses

incurred in the preparation of a proposal or otherwise. Proposals will be prepared at the sole

cost and expense of the Applicant.

3. Submission of a proposal will be deemed to be the consent of the Applicant to any inquiry

made by the County of third parties regarding the Applicant's experience or other matters

relevant to the proposal.

4. The awarded agreement may be terminated, in whole or in part, by the County. Such

termination shall not affect obligations incurred under the awarded Agreement prior to the

effective date of such termination.

5. Funds shall not be paid in advance and shall be used only for services as approved and set

forth by the County. The County shall have no liability to an Applicant beyond funds set forth

in the executed agreement.

6. Any revision of the approved proposal requires written justification to the County for

consideration, which may or may not be approved.

7. Necessary records and accounts, including financial and property controls, shall be

maintained, and made available to the County for audit purposes.

8. All reports of investigations, studies, publications, etc., made because of this proposal,

information concerning individuals served, and/or studies under the project, are confidential

and such information shall not be disclosed to unauthorized individuals. Applicants

acknowledge that the County is subject to Article 6 Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).

All references to time contained in this RFP are Eastern Standard Time (EST). Applicants are

encouraged to make their submissions in advance of the submission date, as the dates and times

specified in this RFP may not be extended in the event Oneida County offices are closed for any

reason, including, but not limited to, inclement weather.

______________________________

Legal Name of Organization

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Signature

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Date

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Print Name

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Title

SIGN AND RETURN WITH BID SHEET OR PROPOSAL

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2. PURPOSE

The Oneida County Health Department (herein referred to as the “County”) is seeking proposals

from licensed Nurse Practitioners (herein Nurse Practitioner) to provide medical and public health

services and consultation in Oneida County.

3. TERM

It is the intent of the County to award an Applicant for a term of at least one year and no more

than five years to begin January 1, 2027.

4. SCOPE OF SERVICE

The Nurse Practitioner shall provide the County with medical and public health consultation and

services regarding a variety of areas and programs when required including, but not limited to:

treatment of tuberculosis patients; review of hearing and vision screening exams; patient treatment

during communicable disease outbreaks; review of records for the Physically Handicapped

Children’s Program; coverage for the Oneida County Diagnostic and Treatment Clinic when the

Oneida County Medical Director or their substitute is unavailable; and, provide medical and public

health consultation as needed by the County from time to time.

5. DATES & DEADLINES

The following are important dates relevant to this RFP.

A. RFP Issue Date: August 3, 2026

B. Questions Due: August 17, 2026

C. Proposals Due: September 1, 2026

D. *Notification of Award Status: October 1, 2026

E. *Agreement Term Start: January 1, 2027

6. ADDITIONAL CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS

The County intends to distribute one award under this RFP after review of Applicants proposals

and budget submissions. The length/duration of the awarded contract will be up to five years.

The County takes the issue of privacy and confidentiality very seriously and values the trust you

place in us. Please be advised that all information contained within County Agreements are

public record once you provide it and may be subject to public inspection and copying if not

otherwise protected by federal or state law.

A. All Applicants are hereby advised that the County may contact references provided as a

part of any proposal and may solicit and secure background information based on the

information, including references, provided in response to this RFP. By submission of a

proposal, all Applicants agree to such activity and release the County from all claims

arising from such activity.

B. Proposals may be modified or withdrawn at any time prior to the deadline for submission,

upon written notice to the County, where applicable.

7. RFP QUESTIONS

Please direct all questions regarding this RFP to the Oneida County Health Department.

Applicants via email to Oneida County Health Department at dgilmore@oneidacountyny.gov no

later than August 17, 2026.

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8. MISCELLANEOUS

A. INSURANCE: The chosen Applicant shall obtain and maintain Professional

Liability/Errors and Omissions Coverage, with limits of $1,000,000 each occurrence and

$2,000,000 aggregate. Proof of insurance coverage must be provided to the County prior

to the execution of this Agreement. It is expressly understood that if during this Agreement,

said insurance policy is canceled or otherwise allowed to lapse, the chosen Applicant must

provide the County proof of insurance consistent with the requirements listed above.

Failure to do so may result in the immediate termination of this Agreement. The above

insurance policies shall be purchased from an A.M. Best rated “Secure” New York State

licensed insurer. The decision to accept specific insurers lies exclusively with the County.

B. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION: The chosen Applicant waives all rights against the

County and its agents, officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the

extent these damages are covered by Applicant’s Professional Liability/Errors and

Omissions insurance maintained per requirements stated in this RFP.

C. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE: Prior to the start of any work, the chosen Applicant

shall provide a certificate of insurance to the County. Attached to each certificate of

insurance shall be a copy of the Additional Insured Endorsement (listing the County of

Oneida at its principal offices) that is part of the chosen Applicant’s Commercial General

Liability Policy, if applicable. These certificates and the insurance policies required above

shall contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies will not be canceled or

allowed to expire until at least 30 days’ prior written notice has been given to the County.

The chosen Applicant shall provide proof of workers’ compensation insurance, where

applicable, prior to the execution of this Agreement. The chosen Applicant shall provide

proof of disability insurance, where applicable, prior to the execution of this Agreement.

D. DEFENSE, INDEMNIFICATION, AND HOLD HARMLESS: To the fullest extent

permitted by law, the chosen Applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the

County, and its agents and employees or any of them from and against suits, claims,

actions, liabilities, damages, professional fees, including attorney's fees, costs, court costs,

expenses, disbursements or claims of any kind or nature, including by reason of statute or

operation of law, for injury to or death of any person or damage to any property (including

loss of use thereof) arising out of or in connection with the performance of the Agreement

and alleged to be caused in whole or in part by (i) the culpable acts or omissions of the

chosen Applicant, its subcontractors or suppliers, anyone directly or indirectly employed

by them or anyone for whose acts they may be liable, or (ii) the breakage or malfunctioning

of any equipment used by or furnished to chosen Applicant, its subcontractors or suppliers,

anyone directly or indirectly employed by them or anyone for whose acts they may be

liable.

E. NON-ASSIGNMENT CLAUSE; SUBCONTRACTORS:

a. The Consultant shall not assign, transfer, convey. Sublet or otherwise dispose of

this Agreement or of their right, title, or interest therein, or their power to execute

this Agreement, to any other corporation or person without the prior written consent

of the County.

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