Cowlitz County readies request for jail medical services as current provider seeks exit

Jun 2, 2025

Director of Corrections Brynn Fox told commissioners that the county will post a request for proposals for jail medical services after current contractor NaphCare announced plans to withdraw or substantially raise prices; Fox said at least two companies are likely to bid.

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Brynn Fox, director of corrections, told commissioners the request for proposals for the jail medical contract is on the agenda for the next meeting after NaphCare signaled it intends to withdraw from Washington or to bid with a significant price increase. Fox said NaphCare “may still bid on it, but we'll see.”

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