DYS Nursing Services

The Alabama Department of Youth Services (DYS) seeks qualified vendors to provide registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) on a master‑agreement, hourly‑rate basis to support youth in state custody at three campus locations (Prattville, Montgomery, Birmingham). Bids must cover all three sites; the contract will be awarded to the three lowest‑responsible bidders in each nursing group (RN and LPN) and will run for a 12‑month base period with up to four additional 12‑month extensions. Vendors must hold current Alabama nursing licenses, have at least one year of recent experience, and maintain $1 M per occurrence / $3 M aggregate malpractice insurance. All pricing is submitted as flat hourly rates; no budget ceiling is disclosed. Questions are due Feb 2 2026, and bids close Feb 13 2026. • Provide RN and LPN staffing for medical clinics at three DYS campuses. • Multi‑award; three lowest‑responsible bidders per group win. • Contract: 12‑month base, up to four optional 12‑month renewals, flat‑hourly reimbursement. • Mandatory qualifications: Alabama Board of Nursing license, 1‑year recent experience, $1 M/$3 M malpractice coverage. • No partial‑site bids; must submit rates for all three locations.