Sacramento County Adult Correctional Health Operational Assessment and Medical Training, Policy Review, and Technical Oversight Independent Consultant

Sacramento County is seeking an experienced correctional healthcare organization to provide comprehensive operational assessment, medical standard of care training, leadership coaching, and technical oversight for the Adult Correctional Health system. The scope of work covers both the Sacramento Main Jail and the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center, focusing on strengthening clinical and operational systems, revising policies, and ensuring alignment with correctional health best practices and the Mays Consent Decree. Key deliverables include root cause analysis reports for sentinel events and death-in-custody investigations, as well as the development of efficiency-based improvements and mentorship for senior leadership. Eligible respondents must demonstrate subject-matter expertise in correctional healthcare delivery, including quality assurance, emergency medical response, and the management of high-acuity populations. Requirements include the ability for staff to pass Sheriff background clearances and the capacity to provide on-site services. While not mandatory, clinical licenses such as Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner certifications are highly desirable. The selection process is a multi-stage evaluation based on a proposal narrative, with a minimum passing score of 70% required. Awarded contractors must maintain significant insurance coverages, including professional liability and cyber liability of at least 2 million dollars, and adhere to strict confidentiality protocols regarding protected material.