Nurse Agency Utilization

This contract pertains to the provision of registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), and certified nursing assistant (CNA) staffing services for the Valley Hi Nursing Home operated by McHenry County. The County seeks hourly rates for various shift categories (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and also offers guaranteed‑hours monthly contracts (160 hr per month) for each licensure level. GrapeTree Medical Staffing, LLC is the incumbent vendor whose Master Staffing Agreement (effective February 2 2023) outlines the baseline rates, overtime, holiday, STAT and crisis premiums, payment terms, and termination provisions. The solicitation was publicly posted on October 31 2023, with a bid submission deadline of November 20 2023 and a virtual bid opening on the same day. The procurement follows McHenry County’s Purchasing Ordinance and Standard Terms and Conditions, requiring insurance, bonding (if > $50k), compliance with prevailing‑wage and EEO statutes, and a 90‑day bid validity period. • Scope: Nurse‑agency staffing (RN, LPN, CNA) for a nursing‑home, with shift‑based hourly pricing and optional guaranteed‑hours contracts. • Rates: Example guaranteed‑hours rates – RN $85 /hr (≈ $13,600 per 160 hr month), LPN $75 /hr (≈ $12,000 per month), CNA $48 /hr (≈ $7,680 per month); additional premiums for nights, weekends, holidays, STAT and crisis calls. • Vendor: GrapeTree Medical Staffing, LLC (Milford, IA) – incumbent under a master agreement; the solicitation remains open to new vendors for competitive pricing.