SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- Therapeutic Counseling for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Indian Education Programs (OIEP), Kayenta Community School, Kayenta, AZ
- Notice Date
- 8/17/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- BIA/OIEP/SCHOOL OPERATIONS; BRANCH OF CONTRACTS & GRANTS; P.O. BOX 829; ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87103
- ZIP Code
- 87103
- Solicitation Number
- RMK0E050042
- Response Due
- 8/18/2005
- Archive Date
- 8/20/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, RMK0E050042, is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition 2001-03. The North American Industry classification (NAICS) code is 624310 and the business size maximum is $5.0 Million. The proposed contract is set aside for small businesses. All responsible small business sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the Government. This office is requesting quotes on the following item: 0001: Provide all travel, supplies, materials, and personnel to provide Therapeutic Counseling Services to the BIA, Kayenta Community School, Kayenta, AZ in accordance with the Scope of Work (SOW). Consultation services shall be provided for two hours per day, two days per month for 9 months or a total of 36 hours for the period of performance. The QUANTITY is One (1), The UNIT is Lump Sum. Please provide a breakdown of your costs, which shall include at a minimum, hourly rate and travel costs (mileage and lodging). Please provide a copy of your credentials. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract. The period of performance is from Date of Award (not later than August 22, 2005) through June 30, 2006. The SCOPE OF WORK (SOW) is as follows: Scope of Work. SCOPE: Kayenta Community School, North Highway, 163 Kayenta, AZ is in need of a contractor to provide Therapeutic Counseling Services on-site beginning (data of contract approval) through June 30, 2006. The contractor will provide one-one-one and small group counseling for 12 (twelve) students two times per month. These students currently have Individual Education Plans citing counseling as a related service needed for their own academic well-being and safety. The multidisciplinary team feels that these children need regularly scheduled counseling in such areas as anger management, grief, behavioral, and social issues. The contractor will conduct further assessment on identified students, amend IEP?s and develop and visitation schedule. The contractor will confirm with P.L. 105-17 and 34 CFR, Part B; 25 CFR 45:1-80 and Section 504 of the rehabilitation Act of 1973: 29 USC 794. The Therapeutic counseling Service will include: 1. The administration of assessment chosen and/or approved by the school?s Special Education Department; 2. Scoring and short summaries of all assessments administered; 3. The interpretation of all assessment results; 4. Documentation that parents and staff receive a copy of the individualized summary; 5. Participation in MDT meetings to interpret results and respond to questions; 6. Provide therapeutic counseling in individual, small group, large group settings, twice a month. Schedule on the same days, provide IEP reviews and input on student?s progress and other related counseling service needs; 7. Provide Kayenta community School Special Education Department and Western Navajo Agency, Special Education with a copy of the service provider?s state certification. The provider must have a security background investigation clearance; and, 8. Attendance at the Western Navajo Agency, Special Education Provider?s meeting (schedule date will be announced for November, 2005). The contractor will not be allowed to add service days and additional lodging without the modification approval from the contracting officer. Please include your TAX ID Number, CAGE Number (obtain at www.ccr.gov), and DUNS Number when submitting your quote. The Offeror shall provide the lump sum cost for the base and four option year periods with a breakdown of their cost to provide this service and provide a copy of their certification. The offeror shall have a favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination must be made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Indian Education Programs (OIEP), Personnel Security and Suitability Program prior to contract award (not later than August 22, 2005). Please contact the Security Office at (505) 248-6939 to begin process. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given if full text. Upon request, the CO will make their full text available. Background Investigations Clause. Travel Costs Clause. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations of Certifications apply to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification/Commercial Items with their quote. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, you may obtain a copy at www.arnet.gov or contact the CO to receive a copy. Provision 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by reference. Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items (SPR 1998). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items, FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor, FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award, FAR 222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program-Supplies, FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement-Israeli Trade Act-Balance of Payments Program, FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchase, FAR 52.225-15 Sanctioned European Union Country end Products, FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party, FAR 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards, FAR 52.214-64 Preference for Privately owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels, FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.243-1 Changes Fixed Price (Alt I), FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (as amended), FAR 52.242-15 Stop Work Order, FAR 52,242-17 Government Delay of Work, Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) 1452.226-70 Indian Preference, DIAR 1452.226-71 Indian Preference Program, DIAR 1452.204-70 Release of Claims. Award will be based on the lowest, responsive quote submitted by a responsible offeror. Quotes will be submitted in writing and signed by an individual with the authority to bind their respective company; electronic submissions via fax are acceptable. The due date for receipt of quotes is August 18, 2005; 5:00pm Local Time. You may mail your quote to BIA, OIEP, Branch of Contracting and Grants, P.O. Box 829, Albuquerque, NM 87103, or you can fax your quotes to (505) 248-6941.
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