The Arkansas Department of Corrections (DOC) seeks to contract for Comprehensive Medical Services (excluding inpatient hospitalizations lasting greater than twenty-four (24) hours), Comprehensive Dental Services, comprehensive pharmacy services, and comprehensive mental health services for a population of: • 16,000 +/- Inmates. • 39 +/- jail detainees. • 336 +/- Inmates in the custody of Arkansas Division of Correction (ADC) who are housed in county jails as part of a program (Act 309 as per AR Code § 12-30-401 et seq). • 1,600 +/- Inmates in the custody of the Division of Community Correction (ACC). Services provided must be in accordance with proven standards of care, Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), and American Correctional Association (ACA) standards. The DOC requires a collaborative relationship between the Contractor and DOC staff. The successful Contractor and DOC will communicate to develop and implement a health care plan with clear objectives, policies, and procedures with ongoing internal and external quality assurance audits, and to ensure staff awareness and compliance with DOC policy and procedures.
