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Commissioners authorize competitive RFP to replace jail medical services contractor
Summary
The board approved issuing a request for proposals for jail medical services to replace the current contractor; the RFP encourages facility walk-throughs, excludes dental care from vendor scope, and sets proposal deadlines.
Montgomery County commissioners authorized staff to issue a request for proposals for medical services at the county jail, a contract that would begin July 1 if awarded. The action follows repeated operational concerns with the current contractor and aims to secure better continuity of care and clearer cost controls.
Why it matters
County staff described ongoing problems under the existing contract that have led to inconsistent clinical guidance and growing out-of-contract emergency costs. Commissioners said a…
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