Alaska Online Public Notices #2027-2000-0037

Alaska DOC Seeks Statewide Locum Tenens PA/APRN Coverage for Correctional Facilities

The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services, is seeking proposals for statewide locum tenens coverage by Physician Assistants (PAs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to address clinical staffing needs across 13 correctional facilities. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services - Division of Administrative Services - Contact: Benjamin Baker - Services Requested: - Locum tenens coverage by licensed PAs and APRNs - Approximately 30 providers needed, totaling up to 58,500 hours per year - Services include ambulatory care, physical exams, diagnostics, treatment, legal support, after-hours phone consultation, and recruitment assistance - On-site clinical coverage required at facilities including Anchorage Correctional Complex, Fairbanks Correctional Center, and others (some off-road accessible) - Notable Requirements: - Firm fixed-price contracts with 2 to 4 awards anticipated - Providers must be licensed and able to pass security background checks - Compliance with medical privacy/confidentiality standards - Work schedules may include alternate weeks and holidays - Contracts are non-exclusive and may require travel statewide - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a services procurement

Description

The Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services (HARS), is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or agencies to provide locum tenens services by Physician Assistants (PA) and/or Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) on an as-needed basis. The contract aims to meet ongoing statewide staffing needs. Multiple contracts, between two and four, may be awarded depending on the number of responsive proposals received. The services will be provided statewide in Alaska.

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