SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- Center Physician Services-Gadsden Job Corps - Center Physician Services
- Notice Date
- 6/12/2015
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 621111
— Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
- Contracting Office
- Department of Labor, Employment Training Administration, Adams and Associates, In., 10395 Double R Blvd, Reno, Nevada, 89521, United States
- ZIP Code
- 89521
- Solicitation Number
- GAS15-008
- Archive Date
- 7/11/2015
- Point of Contact
- Cindy C. Long, Fax: 2564392980
- E-Mail Address
-
long.cindy@jobcorps.org
(long.cindy@jobcorps.org)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- W-9 Required for Consideration Required Vendor Forms Physician Services Scope of Work THIS IS A PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES AND THE GADSDEN JOB CORPS CENTER AND NOT WITH THE U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. SCOPE OF WORK Center Physician Services Adams and Associates, Inc., contracting for the U.S. Department of Labor for the operation of the Gadsden Job Corps Center - a 260 student residential training facility located at 600 Valley Street, Gadsden, AL 35901 is currently soliciting written bids for Center Physician Services. SCOPE OF SERVICES The Center Physician agrees to provide students of the Gadsden Job Corps Job Corps Center with the services stated herein. Such services will be provided as authorized by the Center Director or his/her representative. Services to be provided will be in the amount of 5.25 hours per week. The Base period of performance will be from August 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015 with an additional 6 month option period. Contract period is subject to change. The Center and the Center Physician hereby agree that the services to be provided will include, but will not be limited to those health and wellness services specified in the Job Corps Federal Regulations (Title 20, Code of Federal Regulations 638.510; the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook, Chapter 6, Section 6.10, R1; and applicable Technical Assistance Guides). These services include: The development, implementation, and monitoring of the total center health and wellness program, to help students become and stay employed, including: •· Advising the Center Director and Wellness Services staff on the all medical and health related matters. This shall include staffing requirements; the advisability of medical separations, including the furnishing of diagnosis, prognosis, and recommendations for future care; the utilization and cost of services; the personalization of patient care; and any other health areas deemed appropriate by the Center Physician and the Center Director. •· Consulting with center staff on ordering, accounting for, and safeguarding health equipment, supplies, and medications. •· With due regard for Job Corps requirements, the Center Physician will prioritize health needs and set program direction accordingly. To accomplish this, the Center Physician should confer with the Health and Wellness Manager (HWM), the Center Dentist, and Center Mental Health Consultant (CMHC), and meet with the Center Director or Administrative Officer on a monthly basis to review policies and expenditures for that period and establish restraints, if necessary, to stay within budgetary guidelines. The Center Physician may involve the regional health consultants in this process, if needed. •· Developing a system to promote the coordination and integration of the health components (medical, oral health, mental health, environmental health, and health education) with other center activities. This will be done in cooperation with the HWM, Center Dentist, and CMHC. •· Providing advice and assistance to health education instructors on the implementation of the health and wellness program and promoting health and wellness outside the clinic walls (i.e., out on center) to enhance employability of the total student population. •· Ensuring the maintenance, confidentiality, and safeguarding of all health records. •· Issuing and maintaining signed and dated Health Care Guidelines for medical care in accordance with PRH requirements. •· Staying current on Job Corps policies and procedures via frequent communication with the Center's HWM and review of the Job Corps health and wellness website. Providing direct medical services to students, including: •· A cursory medical inspection for each student within the first 48 hours after arrival on center, and a definitive medical examination and health history using Job Corps approved history and physical forms of each student, within 14 days of arrival on center. The medical examination will include the interpretation of all routine laboratory tests. Although much of this work may be delegated, the Center Physician maintains the ultimate responsibility for the quality of work performed. •· Diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury, including the Center Physician's availability on center for acute illness and injury visits. •· Arrangements for preventive immunizations and detection and control of communicable diseases as specified in PRH-6: Appendix 601 and TAG B: Immunization and Communicable Disease Control. •· Provision of all necessary referrals for specialist and institutional care and assisting in reviewing follow up information from such off-center referrals. •· Providing a system of 24-hour emergency back-up coverage/referral. The Center Physician agrees to adhere to the policies, procedures, and guidelines established by Job Corps. The Center Physician will have primary responsibility to implement the program outlined above and may be assisted by the Job Corps National Office and/or health consultants. The Center Physician, with the concurrence of the Center Director, may delegate by written and dated health care guidelines any of his/her responsibilities set forth in this scope of work to appropriate qualified staff. The Center Physician may delegate professional responsibilities set forth in this scope of work to another full or part-time physician only with the Center Director's prior concurrence and a prior review of the secondary physician's qualifications by the regional director and regional medical consultant. It is understood that the medical services provided by the Center Physician are subject to monitoring and review by Job Corps. The Center Physician may contact the regional medical consultant with any questions/concerns. OBLIGATIONS OF THE PROFESSIONAL In the performance of the above duties and responsibilities, the Center Physician: Agrees to maintain malpractice insurance to cover the professional services to students, with the limits consistent with the medial service industry, but in no case less than $1 million per occurrence. Agrees to make no public statements regarding its activities under this scope of work, or to disclose any information regarding Job Corps students or Job Corps activities without prior written approval of the Center Director or his/her designated representative. Unauthorized release of student records is a federal crime punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. Shall be responsible for finding and arranging for a professionally qualified replacement/substitute during temporary periods of absence of more than one calendar week. Shall be personally and financially liable for the cost of any patient referral outside the Center without prior written approval of the Center Director. Certifies its intent to comply with all equal employment opportunity practices and affirmative action policies as required by law and agrees not to discriminate against any student, employee and/or contractor because of race, religion, color, gender, age or national origin. Shall provide current copies of all professional licenses, certifications, professional and auto liability insurance documents required by the Center. Agrees that all research projects and/or publications relating to Job Corps health activities will first be cleared through the National Office of Job Corps, Washington, D.C. Vendor must include the Scope of Work Identification number on submitted bid. The period of performance is from August 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015 with an additional 6 month option period. Contract period is subject to change. Submitted bid will show at minimum breakdown as follows: Price per hour Please include any additional fees Offeror must quote on the base period of 4 weeks. Bids and all licensures needed to do business may be sent to: Gadsden Job Corps Center Attn: Cindy Long 600 Valley Street Gadsden, AL 35901 Or emailed to long.cindy@jobcorps.org If your quote deviates from specifications in any way, such exceptions must be noted on bid sheet. If unable to quote, please indicate 'No Bid' and return bid package to us. Adams and Associates, Inc. reserves the right to reject any bids and select the bid deemed most responsible. Bidders should be aware of bid requirements for federally funded projects and act accordingly. Bidders are placed on notice that this is a competitive bid process and cost is an important fact. Overall low bid does not constitute bid award. Gadsden Job Corps Center is a federally funded facility. Payment terms are Net 30 days from date of invoice. Vendor is required to show number of hours billed and hourly rate on invoice, list of materials used to complete service and provide certified payroll records with invoice. All question regarding the Invitation to Bid and/or scope of work must be submitted in writing to: long.cindy@jobcorps.org. No phone calls will be accepted. Vendor shall hold all licenses necessary to do business in the state of Alabama and provide copies of all licenses with bid package. The vendor shall obtain and maintain insurance as follows: •· Workers Compensation must meet state statutory limit requirements, including those for Employer's Liability, if applicable •· Comprehensive General Liability with Gadsden Job Corps Center listed as additional insured. ($1,000,000 per occurrence). •· Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1,000,000/combined single limit) •· Fire Legal Liability ($500,000 per occurrence) •· The proposed shall cover any and all expenses not covered by said insurance including all deductibles. Bids will be due by Friday, June 26, 2015, at 3:00pm Central Standard Time.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 600 Valley Street, Gadsden, Alabama, 35901, United States
- Zip Code: 35901
- Zip Code: 35901
- Record
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