Awarded vendors
- Cross Country Staffing, Inc. dba Cross Country Healthcare Services
- Interim Health Care of Wichita, Inc.
- Premier Staffing Source, Inc.
Description
Sedgwick County, Kansas issued a competitive Request for Proposal to procure temporary medical‑staffing services for its health‑department and other county programs. The contract is a one‑year, all‑inclusive hourly‑rate agreement with the ability to extend for three additional one‑year options. Three vendors were awarded: Cross Country Staffing (dba Cross Country Healthcare Services), Interim Health Care of Wichita, and Premier Staffing Source. The County requires vendors to provide fully screened, licensed personnel (RN, LPN, MA, CNA, EMT, etc.), ensure 48‑hour surge capacity, and handle monthly invoicing and performance reporting. Funding is sourced from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the estimated contract budget is roughly $8 million.
• Scope: On‑site temporary nursing and allied‑health staffing for vaccination, testing, and other county health services.
• Terms: 1‑year base term, up to three 1‑year renewals; hourly rates vary by position; conversion fees disclosed.
• Evaluation: Technical compliance, conversion‑fee structure, references, and price weighting (total 100 points).