Committee sends sheriff's medical‑services RFP back to purchasing for revision

Staff said an RFP for medical services at the county jail produced a recommended contract that would raise annual medical costs by an estimated $3.8–$3.9 million and included a change in annual escalation from 3% to 5% over five years. County staff recommended returning the RFP to purchasing to adjust contract dates to the county’s fiscal year (July–June) rather than calendar year and to allow the new mayor and county medical reviewer more time to assess the proposed changes and costs.