SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- Mental Health Consultant - (Draft)
- Notice Date
- 7/23/2015
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 621112
— Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists
- Contracting Office
- Department of Labor, Employment Training Administration, Little Rock Job Corps Center, 2020 Vance Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72206-1651
- ZIP Code
- 72206-1651
- Solicitation Number
- LRJC2015-0010
- Point of Contact
- Lydia Stout, Phone: (501) 618-2528, Ruby Allen, Phone: (501) 618-2515
- E-Mail Address
-
Stout.Lydia@jobcorps.org, Allen.Ruby@jobcorps.org
(Stout.Lydia@jobcorps.org, Allen.Ruby@jobcorps.org)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- W9 Vendor Questionaire SCOPE OF SERVICES This is a Procurement Opportunity with Adams & Associates Inc. at the Little Rock Job Corps Center and not with the Federal Government. Scope of Work for: Center Mental Health Consultant Services Little Rock Job Corps Center Little Rock, AR Operated by Adams and Associates, Inc. For the U.S. Department of Labor Prepared by: Lydia Stout, Purchasing Agent Little Rock Job Corps Center Scope of Work ID: LRJC 2015-0010 Table of Contents I. General II. Bid Requirements III. Evaluation Criteria IV. Extent of Work V. Wage Determination N/A I. GENERAL Owner: US Department of Labor (DOL) Center Operator: Adams and Associates, Inc. Mailing Address: Little Rock Job Corps Center Attn: Lydia Stout, Purchasing Agent 6900 Scott Hamilton Dr. Little Rock, AR 72209 Site Visit: N/A Proposal Due Date: August 14, 2015 3:00 pm Central Time Submission of Proposals: Little Rock Job Corps Center Attn: Lydia Stout, Purchasing Agent Stout.Lydia@jobcorps.org Project Summary: Adams and Associates, Inc., contracting for the U.S. Department of Labor for the operation of the Little Rock Job Corps Center - a 237 student residential training facility located at 6900 Scott Hamilton Dr. Little Rock, AR 72209, is currently soliciting written bids for Center Mental Health Consultant Services. Please see the complete Statement of Work in Section IV Extent of Work. II. BID REQUIREMENTS 1. Each bidder shall submit a bid based upon Part IV - Extent of Work that includes reference to the project listed in this scope of work. Any variations from the base scope of work are to be noted as distinctly separate from the base bid. 2. Bids shall be submitted for the work as a basis for the contract. The prospective bidder shall submit a bid for a Single Lump Sum Contract. 3. The bid shall include a breakdown of the hourly cost to provide the service. 4. A minimum 90-day bid guarantee is required. 5. This project is tax-exempt. 6. Prior to starting any work, the contractor shall show proof of required insurance, in amounts to cover risk as stated below: • Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance ( $1,000,000 combined single limit) • Workers Compensation / Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence) • Fire Legal Liability of at least $500,000 per occurrence. 7. Final Bid Proposal shall be typed and submitted on official Company letterhead and must include the following: • Scope of Work ID#, Project Description, Project Specific Requirements, Lump Sum Cost • References • Copies of all Insurance Certificates • Copy of all licenses and certifications relevant to this proposal • Completed Vendor Questionnaire (with DUNS#) and W9 • Small Business Certification, if any 8. Net 30 payment terms III. EVALUATION CRITERIA Evaluation Criteria Point Value Price: Responsible Contractor who can perform effective services at the lowest reasonable price. 60 Quality: Demonstrated experience and knowledge capabilities; Technical Excellence; Management Capabilities; Personnel qualification; Quality of the Tender packages; Technical excellence including where necessary, technical drawings, blue prints. 20 Past Performance: Past services to center or list of references for verification purposes. 10 Schedule: Explanation on how services will be carried out and the delivery timeframe. 10 TOTAL POINTS 100 Award will be made to the offeror who provides Best Value to the Center when all Evaluation Criteria are considered. Lowest Price does not guarantee award of Sub Contract. Adams and Associates retains the right to reject any and all bids. IV. EXTENT OF WORK Services. All quotes must be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Department by August 14, 2015 at 3:00 PM CT. Quotes received after the deadline and/or without all requested documentation will not be considered. SCOPE OF SERVICES The Center Mental Health Consultant agrees to provide students of the Little Rock 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 14 hours per week. The period of performance is a base period of 50 weeks beginning October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016; with one 6-month option period of 26 weeks beginning October 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. The Center Mental Health Consultant agrees to adhere to all state required standards of practice and oversight when applicable. The Center and the Mental Health Consultant hereby agree that the services to be provided will include, but will not be limited to those mental health 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, R3; and Technical Assistance Guide D: Center Mental Health and Wellness Program). The services to be provided include: A. Staff Development: • Advice to the Center Director and health and wellness staff on all mental health matters and overall Center program and organizational consultation to the Center Director and administrative staff on a regular basis. This will include staffing requirements. • Consultation on the development of a system to promote the coordination and integration of the mental health and wellness program with other Center programs and activities such as counseling, residential life, and recreation. This will be done in cooperation with the Health and Wellness Manager, Center Physician, Center Dentist, other health professionals, as well as any staff member involved with students. • Advice and assistance to wellness course instructors regarding mental health and wellness services during student introduction to Center life. • Consultation with Center health and wellness staff, counselors, residential advisors, instructors and other appropriate staff concerning the ongoing mental health problems of students. • Assistance with program development for the purpose of meeting the life crises of students in constructive ways. For example, involvement with the career preparation, development, and transition periods, the disciplinary program, the maximum benefits program, the cultural awareness program, and the trainee employee assistance program (TEAP). • Staff development on using mental health principles and techniques. This will include coping with problems of alcohol and drug use, sexuality, aggressive behavior and poor communications. B. Clinical Services: • Advice to the Center Director on the advisability of students' separations for mental health reasons, and the cost of mental health services, including inpatient facility use. • Ensure the maintenance, confidentiality, and safeguarding of all necessary mental health records. • Issuance and maintenance of signed and dated health care guidelines regarding mental health matters. • Diagnostic and evaluative services to students who are inpatients or outpatients. • Limited forms of psychiatric treatment including crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy, intermittent supportive psychotherapy, psychotropic drug management and group psychotherapy, as permitted by licensure or accreditation. • Assisting with appropriate referral for students who must be separated for mental health reasons. C. TEAP Consultation Services: • Consultation on the development of a system to promote the coordination and integration of the mental health and wellness program with the TEAP and related center wide programs. • Staff development n using mental health principles and techniques, including coping with problems of alcohol and drug use. • Providing clinical assistance to students and the TEAP Specialist, especially with students who may have co-morbid psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. D. Review folders and assist with the reasonable accommodation process. (This service should be contracted at additional hours as deemed appropriate by the center.) The Mental Health Consultant agrees to adhere to the policies, procedures, program instructions, and guidelines established by Job Corps. The Mental Health Consultant and the Center further agree that the Mental Health Consultant will have primary responsibility under the Center Director's guidance to implement the program outlines above. The Mental Health Consultant, 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 subcontract to appropriate qualified Center staff. The Mental Health Consultant will be assisted by the Job Corps National Office, principal mental health consultant, and regional health consultants. The latter will act under guidance and direction from the National Office of Job Corps. OBLIGATIONS OF THE PROFESSIONAL In the performance of the above duties and responsibilities, the Mental Health Consultant: 1.May not delegate professional responsibilities set forth in this scope of work to another full or part-time mental health professional, except upon prior review and approval by the Job Corps Regional Director and Regional Health Consultant. 2. Understands and agrees that the medical services under this scope of work are subject to monitoring and review by the United States Department of Labor, Job Corps. 3. Agrees to maintain malpractice insurance to cover the professional services to students, with limits consistent with the medical service industry, but in no case less than $1 million per occurrence. 4. 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. 5. Shall be responsible for finding and arranging for a professionally qualified replacement/substitute during temporary periods of absence of more than one calendar week. 6. Shall be personally and financially liable for the cost of any patient referral outside the Center without prior written approval of the Center Director. 7. 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. 8. Shall provide current copies of all professional license, certification, professional and auto liability insurance documents required by the Center. 9. 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. Submitted bid will show at minimum breakdown as follows: • Price per hour • Please include any additional fees • Offeror must quote on all periods, the base period is 50 weeks and the option period is 26 weeks Bids and all licensures needed to do business may be faxed to (501) 618-2595, Attn: Lydia Stout; or mailed to: Little Rock Job Corps Center Attn: Lydia Stout, Purchasing Agent 6900 Scott Hamilton Dr. Little Rock, AR 72209 Or emailed to Stout.Lydia@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. Little Rock 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 questions regarding the Invitation to Bid and/or scope of work must be submitted in writing to: Stout.Lydia@jobcorps.org. No phone calls will be accepted. Vendor shall hold all licenses necessary to do business in the state of Arkansas 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 Little Rock 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 August 14, 2015 at 3:00 PM Central Time V. WAGE DETERMINATION N/A
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Little Rock Job Corps Center, 6900 Scott Hamilton Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72209, United States
- Zip Code: 72209
- Zip Code: 72209
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