008-PUR-2027 Specialized School Nursing Services

The Dougherty County School System is seeking qualified vendors to provide specialized nursing services for medically fragile and complex-needs students through a solicitation titled 008-PUR-2027, with a response deadline of June 17, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the designated address in Albany, Georgia, and must adhere to strict formatting requirements including ink or typewritten text, proper labeling of six tabs, and prohibition of spiral binding. The contract, anticipated to run from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with possible renewal for up to three additional terms, requires onsite services at specified schools including Radium Middle School, South Georgia Regional Achievement Center, Magnolia Early Learning Center, and West Town Elementary School. Vendors must employ Georgia-licensed RNs and LPNs at fixed hourly rates of $53 and $43 respectively, with all costs including benefits, payroll taxes, and staffing continuity fully borne by the vendor. Proposed staff must have documented experience with pediatric and special needs populations, pass criminal background checks, and provide licensure verification and resumes. The evaluation will prioritize qualifications and staffing plan (25%), experience with school nursing services (25%), service delivery plan (20%), pricing (20%), and compliance with licensure and training requirements (10%). Vendors must maintain professional liability and workers’ compensation insurance, comply with Georgia’s Security and Immigration Compliance Act, and adhere to federal debarment and exclusion requirements under Executive Order 12549 and 7 CFR Part 3017. All necessary certifications, including non-collusion, debarment status, and assurance of equal opportunity, must be submitted with the proposal. Pricing must remain firm throughout the contract term unless pre-approved in writing, and billing must be directed to the specified P.O. Box with accurate, timely reporting of invoices and credits. All chemicals used must have approved MSDS documentation, and records must be retained for three years after final payment. The District reserves the right to award to one or multiple vendors based on evaluation outcomes.