RFP No. 26-15 - In-Custody Medical & Mental Health Services

Location:	Colorado
Posted:	May 19, 2026
Due:	May 22, 2026
Agency:	Pueblo County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services
Solicitation No:	RFP No. 26-15
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RFP #26-15

PUEBLO COUNTY PURCHASING

215 WEST 10TH STREET, ROOM 14

PUEBLO, CO 81003

Telephone: (719) 583-6097

purchasing@pueblocounty.us

ADDENDUM NO. 1

COUNTY OF PUEBLO, COLORADO

RFP No. 26-15 - In-Custody Medical & Mental Health Services

Date: 5/15/26

What the Change is being done to the current RFP:

Question and Responses

The proposer shall permanently affix this Addendum No. 1 to the RFP packet so it will be

submitted with the RFP.

The undersigned proposer acknowledges receipt of this Addendum No. 1.

Received by: _________________________________________

Firm Name: ___________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________

Bidder Question Responses

RFP #26-15

Please provide Average Daily Population (ADP) numbers for the past three (3) years.

2025 – 415

2024 – 427

2023 – 452

Are there any juveniles housed in the Facility?

Please provide a breakdown of the overall incarcerated individual population by the following:

CDOC – 22 (snapshot)

USMS – No holds (snapshot)

ICE – Criminal charges, state law prohibits detainers

Work Release – 15 (labor crew)

Please provide a breakdown of the overall incarcerated individual population by the following:

Male – 339 (snapshot)

Female – 65 (snapshot)

Transgender – We assign housing by biological self

What is the average length of stay (ALOS) for Pueblo County’s inmates over the past three years (2023, 2024,

2025), and 2026 to date?

2025 30.4

2024 30.5

2023 27.8

When was the last NCCHC and/or ACA audit?

NCCHC 2023, probation until 2024

ACA 2022

Has the current provider been found with any accreditation (NCCHC or ACA) deficiencies since they’ve been

contracted with Pueblo County?

NO, no longer on probation NCCHC

The “PROJECT REQUIREMENTS” section on page 4 of the RFP cites, “Maintain & Manage NCCHC

Accreditation Standards”

The Pueblo County Detention Center is one of the few “Triple Crown Accredited facilities nationwide, which

includes NCCHC, as well as ACA accreditation. Is it the responsibility of successful providers to meet and exceed

ACA standards and ensure the detention center maintains accreditation, or will this responsibility lie with Pueblo

County?

Contractor

Please provide a list of all medical and dental equipment that will be available to the new Contractor, including the

model, age, and condition.

Bidder Question Responses

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Bidder Question Responses

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Does the County manage the inmate co-pay program, including all payments for co-pays? If the provider is to

manage, please provide as much detail as possible on how the co-payment program is currently managed.

YES, invoice from Contractor to inmate accounts.

Please provide last year’s contract amendment, including the contract amount and staffing matrix.

Previous contracts and amendments are public record. Send any CORA request to the Pueblo County Purchasing

office

If available, please provide any additional staffing matrix for the new facility developed by the County or the current

healthcare vendor.

Nothing available, staffing will adjust with new facility needs.

Please provide the current JBBS budget broken down by category and any such budget developed for the new

facility when it opens.

Current JBBS budget consists of Substance Use Disorder (SUDS) & Mental Health

Please provide the hourly rate for all nursing personnel.

Information not available

Please provide a list of all office/computer equipment that will be available to the new Contractor (e.g., computers,

printers, fax machine, copier, etc.), including the model, age, and condition.

This office provides space, desks, & phones.

Current vendor supplies all IT needs, worksta ons, and laptops

How many AEDs are on site?

Eight (8)

Who is responsible for maintaining the AEDs – the County or the Contractor?

County

Equipment and Supplies, what equipment and supplies will the Contractor be responsible for?

Med carts and treatment carts

How many intakes are conducted on average per day, per month, and per year?

 Daily – n/a

 Weekly – 108

 Monthly – 468

 Annually – 5620

When are PPDs implanted – during intake or during the 14-day health assessment?

Screen only, volunteer when offered

Please identify any on-site specialty clinics currently conducted on site, and frequency.

Twice weekly, Infant Mortality (Syphilis)

Please identify the following current providers:

Laboratory

LabCorp

STAT Labs

LabCorp

Hospitals

Parkview Medical Center and St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center

Ambulance

American Medical Response (AMR)

X-Ray

Mobile X (Trident)

Pharmacy

Diamond

Back-up Pharmacy

Walgreens, Pueblo Northside

Oxygen

Airgas

Medical Supplies

McKesson

Office Supplies

McKesson

Health Info Exchange CoreEMR

Dental

DenTrust

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Bidder Question Responses

RFP #26-15

Are X-ray services provided using on-site equipment or through a mobile X-ray provider?

Mobile

If there is on-site X-ray equipment, is it film or digital?

Who is responsible for biohazardous waste removal services – the County or the Contractor?

Contractor

Who is responsible for shredding services – the County or the Contractor?

County

Who is responsible for providing medical gas – the County or the Contractor?

Contractor

What telemedicine services are currently provided?

Contractor

Please provide frequency of each telemedicine clinic/consultation

Information unavailable

Is sick call conducted in the housing units or the medical unit?

Sick call is conducted in the clinic

Is med pass conducted in the housing units or the medical unit?

Med Pass is conducted in the housing units

Please provide statistical data for the past two (2) years regarding on-site services, including but not limited to:

 Intakes/Receiving Screenings

 Nurse sick call, Mid-level sick call, Physician sick call

 Incarcerated individual health assessments

 Number of incarcerated individuals evaluated by the psychiatric/mental health providers

 Number of chronic care visits by type

 Number of on-site clinic visits by type (e.g., OB/GYN, orthopedics, ophthalmology, cardiology, etc.)

 Labs

 X-rays

 Telemedicine encounters by specialty

All services must follow NCCHC guideline

Please provide the current staffing plan by position, credential, and shift.

Staffed per contract

Is the current staffing plan considered adequate for the facility?

YES, for old jail, will need to be modified for new jail.

Can more than one staffing option be provided in the RFP response?

YES, be cautious of cost coming into contract ½ way through year.

Does the facility currently use 12-hour or 8-hour shifts? Other?

Depends on the FTE hours and need.

Is the current staffing structure working well or is a new structure desired?

YES

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RFP No. 26-15 - In-Custody Medical & Mental Health Services - Addendum No. 1

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