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Lancaster County board backs $23.26 million, four-year contract recommendation for inmate health services
Summary
The Board of Commissioners approved a recommendation to award a four-year inmate medical services contract to Wellpath, estimated at $23,262,134; commissioners confirmed the contract covers medical, mental health and substance-use services. Vote: 4-0.
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the recommendation to contract with Wellpath for medical services at the adult correctional facility, with the county reporting an estimated cost for the four-year term of $23,262,134.
Corrections Director Brad Johnson told the board that proposals were evaluated through a comprehensive review and scoring process and that Wellpath received the highest overall score. Commissioner Rick Vest asked whether the contract encompassed medical care, mental health treatment and substance-abuse services; Johnson said the agreement covers evaluations for individuals on suicide, behavioral and medical watch, pharmaceutical services, medication management and other healthcare needs for those in Department of Corrections custody.
The board voted 4-0 to approve the recommendation; Commissioner Sean Flowerday was absent. The motion was moved by Commissioner Rick Vest and seconded by Commissioner Chelsea Johnson. The agenda lists the estimated contract cost and the RFP identifier (RFP 26-119).
