To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson
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RE: Approval of a five-year agreement between Genesee County and Vitalcore Health Strategies, in the total amount of $30,798,819.21, to provide health care services at Genesee County's Jail
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval to enter into an agreement between the Genesee County Sheriff's Office and Vitalcore Health Strategies., to provide health care at the Genesee County Jail.
BACKGROUND:
On January 31, 2025, the current inmate medical provider for the Genesee County Jail, Advance Correctional Healthcare (ACH), exercised the 120-day termination clause in their contract. In response to this development, the Sheriff's Office, in coordination with Purchasing and Risk Management, initiated the solicitation of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to secure a new provider for inmate medical and mental health services. After thoroughly reviewing all submitted proposals, the Sheriff's Office recommends awarding the contract to Vitalcore Health Strategies. Their proposal comprehensively addresses both medical and mental health treatment needs. Vitalcore has assured the Sheriff's Office that, should they be awarded the contract, they will be able to begin providing services on June 1, 2025, ensuring there is no disruption in healthcare coverage for the inmates.
DISCUSSION:
The contract with Vitalcore Health Strategies is a five-year agreement with a built-in annual increase of 4%. Vitalcore Health Strategies is one of the nation's leading providers of correctional healthcare services. They currently operate in seven counties across the state of Michigan. The review team conducted site visits and interviews with representatives from all seven counties, and we received no negative feedback. Based on these evaluations, the team is confident in Vitalcore's ability to deliver high-quality care. Additionally, the Vitalcore team has assured the Sheriff's Of...
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