Medical and Pharmacy Services - Bid RFP 11055-0-2026/K - Norfolk, VA RFP

Bid #RFP 11055-0-2026/KA. Norfolk, Virginia. The City of Norfolk is seeking proposals for comprehensive medical, dental, mental health, and pharmacy services for inmates at the Norfolk Jail. Services include on-site medical care, specialty provider. Due Jul 17 (9 days left).

What this bid is about

The City of Norfolk is seeking proposals for comprehensive medical, dental, mental health, and pharmacy services for inmates at the Norfolk Jail. Services include on-site medical care, specialty provider access, telehealth, and limited on-site medical services for NSO staff. Proposals are requested from qualified companies.

About this solicitation

On behalf of The Norfolk Sheriff (“NSO”), the City of Norfolk (“City”) requests proposals from qualified companies to provide (1) on-site medical services to meet the medical needs of inmates (initial physical assessments, ongoing evaluation and treatment of medical conditions, stabilization of urgent and emergency medical/psychiatric conditions, and medication management); (2) on-site specialty providers, such as optometry, podiatry, physical and occupational therapy, OB/GYN, and ENT; (3) on-site dental services to meet the needs of inmates (initial assessment, extractions, examinations, and emergency treatment); (4) on-site mental health care delivery to meet the needs of the inmates; and (5) telehealth services (example: hemodialysis) to enhance access to quality healthcare while maintaining the safety, security and privacy of offenders, and to bridge gaps by providing remote consultations with healthcare professionals. The resulting Contract shall cover medical services to all inmates that are housed in the Jail and to all persons in the custody of the NSO, as well as limited on-site medical services for NSO staff.

Bid summary

City of Norfolk issued this medical and healthcare opportunity in Norfolk, Virginia, referenced as solicitation number RFP 11055-0-2026/KA. It was published on June 5, 2026, and responses are due by July 17, 2026.

Public procurement context

City of Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia is using this solicitation to procure medical work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a medical solicitation in Virginia are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Virginia so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this RFP

To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for City of Norfolk's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 17, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with City of Norfolk should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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