1.0 To collect information necessary for the evaluation of competitive proposals submitted by qualified offerors. 2.0 To provide for a fair and objective evaluation of proposals. 3.0 To result in a contract between the successful offeror and the County that will meet the following objectives: 3.1 To deliver high quality health care services that can be audited against established standards. 3.2 To operate the health services program at full staffing and to use only South Carolina licensed, certified, and professionally trained personnel. 3.3 To operate the health services program in a cost-effective manner with full reporting and accountability to the Detention Center Director. 3.4 To implement an annual written health care plan with clear objectives, site-specific policies, procedures and annual evaluation of compliance. 3.5 To maintain an open collaborative relationship with the administration and staff of the Williamsburg County Detention Center, hereinafter referred as the Detention Center. 3.6 To maintain standards established by the South Carolina Minimum Standards (SCMS), the American Correctional Association (ACA) and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) for health services in jails. 3.7 To offer a comprehensive program for continuing health care staff education. 3.8 To maintain complete and accurate records of care and to collect and analyze health statistics on a regular basis. 3.9 To operate the health services program in a humane manner with respect to the inmates' right to basic health care services.
