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Committee reviews jail medical services options; consultant RFP recommended before contract change
Summary
Committee members discussed the county jail’s medical contract and were told Wellpath’s staffing costs and the need for a medical director make an in-house model complex; staff recommended engaging a medical-services procurement consultant with an RFP estimate of $25,000–$35,000.
The LaSalle County Public Safety Committee discussed the county jail’s medical services and potential contract options, with staff urging a structured request-for-proposal process supported by a consultant experienced in jail medical procurement. Staff said Wellpath, the county’s current provider, reported nurse wages in the range discussed during the meeting (roughly $88,000–$98,000 per full‑time nurse), and that a medical director…
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