SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- CENTER DENTAL HYGIENIST - DAVIS BACON
- Notice Date
- 7/10/2012
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 621210
— Offices of Dentists
- Contracting Office
- Department of Labor, OASAM Office of JC Support, Atlanta, 61 Forsyth Street, Room 6B36, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
- ZIP Code
- 30303
- Solicitation Number
- PCJCC-2012DNEHY
- Point of Contact
- Vivian Lopez, Phone: 7275512939
- E-Mail Address
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Lopez.vivian@jobcorps.org
(Lopez.vivian@jobcorps.org)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- DAVIS BACON ResCare Inc Pinellas County Job Corps Center Request for Proposal Center Dental Hygienist RFP# PCJCC-2012DENHY All interested bidders must attend a walk thru on Date: Tuesday July 24, 2012 At 9:00am Bids will be received until 5:00 PM on: Date: Friday, August 10, 2012 NOTE: If you are unable to quote, please notify the center (contact information is below). This RFP does not commit ResCare to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal, nor does it commit ResCare to award a contract for products, supplies or services. ResCare will be the sole judge as to which bid offers the best overall value and will serve the best interest of ResCare. ResCare reserves the right to reject any and all bids without recourse from bidders. Mark Envelope with: RFP# PCJCC-2012-DENHY Deliver or mail to: Vivian Lopez, Purchasing Officer Pinellas County Job Corps Center 500 22 nd Street South St. Petersburg FL 33712 Phone: (727) 551-2939 E-mail: Lopez.Vivian@jobcorps.org BID SHEET Center Dental Hygienist OFFER TO: ResCare Inc., Pinellas County Job Corps Center. In compliance with the Bid Provision, Scope of Work, Terms and Conditions, and other specifications contained in this RFP, the undersigned hereby proposes to provide Dental Hygienist Services for the center listed above. Bid Rate (Hourly Rate) The hourly rates herein are no higher than would be quoted to any other customer, either commercial and/or agencies of the United States Government, for similar services. Dental Hygienist Service Base Term August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013 1 st Option Year August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014 2 nd Option Year August 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015 3 rd Option Year August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016 Hourly Rate Above rates include necessary labor, transportation and supervision required to accomplish scope of work. Any additional charges for services or products that are not included in the above rates will be listed below: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Respectfully submitted, Signature: _______________________________ Printed Name: ____________________________ Date: ___________________________________ Company Name: ____________________________ (if applicable) Address: __________________________________ __________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ BID SHEET Center Dental Hygienist RESPONSE TO SOLICITATION To be considered for an award of the contract, the response to this solicitation will include: •· Completed "Bid Sheet" with hourly rates of service. Bidders must include proposed rate for base and option years, as applicable. •· Valid licenses to practice in the state or commonwealth •· Valid DEA license (see DEA License section under Terms and Conditions) •· Certificate of insurance (see Insurance section under Terms and Conditions) •· Resume or Curriculum Vitae •· Statement of Experience dealing with adolescents •· Proposed schedule (days/hours) •· Individual Hourly Rate Breakdown form, if applicable SELECTION OF CONTRACTOR In addition to the hourly rate of service, selection of the contractor will be based on the following criteria: •· Experience in providing dental hygienist care services for adolescents and young adults (minimum of two years experience) •· Provision of dental hygienist care to young adults who are socially and economically disadvantaged •· Previous practice in settings such as schools, colleges, institutions, military or correctional institutions •· Willingness and ability to carry out required duties and responsibilities •· Admission and attending privileges at local hospitals or specialty clinics •· Academic affiliation with nearby professional schools or colleges •· Approval of the contractor by the ResCare corporate office •· Approval of the contractor by the Regional Office of Job Corps, U.S. Department of Labor The most suitable candidate(s) may be interviewed prior to award. BID PROVISIONS The following bid provisions will apply. Failure to carefully read and follow all instructions and specifications will be at the bidder's risk. 1. All prices and notations must be in ink or typewritten. No erasures are permitted. Errors may be crossed out and corrections printed in ink or typed adjacent and must be initialed in ink by person signing bid. 2. Price Warranty: The hourly rates quoted herein are no higher than would be quoted to BID SHEET Center Dental Hygienist Any other customer, commercial and/or agencies of the United State Government for similar services. 3. The bidder will list on a separate sheet of paper any exceptions to the conditions of this bid. This sheet will be labeled "Exceptions to Bid Conditions" and will be attached to the Bid Sheet. If no exceptions are stated, it will be understood that all general and specific conditions will be complied with without exception. 4. ResCare reserves the right to accept and/or reject any or all bids or waive any formality connected with the bids. Lowest rate or overall bid does not constitute bid award. ResCare will be the sole judge of which bid is selected for approval (see "Selection of Contractor" above) and contract award. 5. Items will be quoted F.O.B. destination. No additional charge for delivery, drayage, express, parcel post, packing, cartage, insurance, license fees, permits, cost of bonds, or for any other purpose will be paid by ResCare unless specifically included in the bid and accepted by ResCare. 6. In the event that a contract is awarded in response to this RFP, the below statement of work, provisions and set forth terms and conditions will be incorporated in their entirety into the contract and become an integral part of the contract when the contract is accepted by the contractor, either by acknowledgment or commencement of performance. BID SHEET Center Dental Hygienist GENERAL PROVISIONS The undersigned Center Dental Hygienist agrees that the following provisions are applicable to this agreement: The center dental Hygienist agrees to assist in performance its services in accordance with professional standards and policies, procedures, and guidelines as may be established from time to time by the Department of Labor and/or ResCare. The center dentist further agrees and acknowledges that the Department of Labor and/or ResCare reserve the right to change, modify, alter and revoke the said policies, procedures and guidelines. That no services under this agreement shall be delegated or subcontracted without the express written permission of Department of Labor and/or ResCare. That ResCare may at any time, by written order, make reasonable requests for amendments and additions, within the general scope of this agreement, in the definition of services and tasks to be performed, the time, and the place of performance thereof. That the center dentist shall maintain confidential health records on each student. These records shall be maintained in accordance with all Department of Labor and Job Corps standards and shall be the property of the Department of Labor. That the center dentist shall make no public statements with respect to this agreement or its work there under and shall issue no public statements or advertising or conduct research related thereto without the prior written approval of the Center Director and the Department of Labor. That the subcontractor shall provide the center operator with current copies of professional licenses and insurance certificates. That it is understood and agreed that the services provided by subcontractor are subject to monitoring and review by ResCare and/or Department of Labor. The agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state of Florida. If any term of provision of this agreement is held to be illegal, invalid, void, and/or unenforceable, for any reason, such term or provision shall be fully severable; this agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid, void, and/or unenforceable term or provision had never comprised a part of this agreement; and the remaining terms and provisions of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect. CENTER DENTAL HYGIENIST SCOPE OF SERVICES The undersigned Center Dental Hygienist agrees to provide students of the Pinellas County Job Corps Center with the services stated here. Such services will be provided as authorized by the Center Director or his/her representative. Remuneration for services rendered will be at the rates set forth in the Center Dentist's fee schedule. The period of performance for this subcontract is from August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013 with 3 additional option years ending July 31, 2016. The services to be provided will include, but will not be limited to, those oral 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, R2; and applicable Technical Assistance Guides). The Center Dental Hygienist shall assisted in the development, implementation and monitoring of the total Center oral health and wellness program, which is subject to the approval of the Center Director. Center Dentist shall provide adequate licensed personnel to perform dental and dental hygienic services for students, including but not limited to: Providing a mandated oral examination, to include 4 bite wings, and the development of an oral health and wellness plan between the 45 th and 75 th day after the student's arrival at the Center. Providing a written diagnosis and treatment plan as part of an oral health and wellness plan for each student and obtaining approval from the Center Director or Wellness Services Manager, or obtaining agreement for voluntary care, before proceeding with treatment. Establishing treatment according to priority classification and within programmatic and budget constraints. Providing basic dental care, as defined by the Job Corps Policy Requirements Handbook (PRH). Providing oral health education. Establishing an appropriate referral system to ensure the receipt of specialty care as defined in the PRH and within budgetary constraints. Providing or arranging for 24-hour emergency coverage. Participating in the coordination and integration of the oral health program with the wellness components, Center activities and Center-community activities. Maintaining the accuracy and confidentiality of all required oral health and wellness records when they are in the Center Dentist's presence. Providing support to the students in acquiring and practicing the oral health-related skills, knowledge and attitudes that will increase their employability. Developing and complying with Job Corps infection control policies and procedures. Reviewing and signing health Care Guidelines annually for dental care in accordance with the Technical Assistance Guide on Health Care Guidelines. Enforcing appropriate student workplace behavior when students are in the dental office or waiting area. Center Dentist and Dental Hygienist is required to comply with the Center's sign-in procedures, a log book containing sign-in sheet is kept in the health and wellness department and is updated and filed on weekly basis. Arranging appropriate medical separations in conformity with the PRH. Collecting data and preparing reports as required by the Center Director and/or the Department of Labor. Advising / consulting as requested with the Center Director and Center staff on oral health and dental programmatic issues. Cooperating with corporate and Regional Office Center assessments. Ensuring that regular preventive maintenance is provided to the dental equipment. The Center Dental Hygienist will adhere to the policies, procedures and guidelines established by Job Corps. It is understood that the services provided by the Center Dentist and Dental Hygienist are subject to monitoring and review by the Department of Labor. In the performance of the above duties and responsibilities, the Center Dentist: Shall 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. Shall make no public statements regarding its activities 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 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 and professional 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. To support the Center Dental Hygienist in the performance of its duties, the Center shall: Schedule students for dental exams and procedures, as required by Job Corps guidelines. Provide all U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Job Corps guidelines, handbooks, etc., required to operate the Job Corps Wellness Services Program. In consideration of the services to be rendered by the Center Dental Hygienist and, Center shall pay as follows: As the sole and entire compensation, the Center shall pay the Center Dental Hygienist at the rates set forth in the fee schedule. During the term, payment adjustments will not be considered without review of the work performed or unless the scope of effort required is significantly changed. All such changes in either the rate or the scope of work shall be authorized only by written amendment signed by all parties. The Center Hygienist will submit an invoice at the end of each completed month for which services have been provided, approved by the Wellness Services Manager. The invoice must include the itemization of services provided and fees. The Center agrees to remit payment to the Center Dental Hygienist within 30 days of receipt of an approved, accurate invoice with applicable attachments. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Pinellas County Job Corps Center is soliciting bids for a Dental Hygienist. The Pinellas County Job Corps Center is a federally funded vocational and educational training program for youth. The program is open year round and the site is operated by ResCare, Inc. for the US Department of Labor. SCOPE OF WORK This subcontract is a non-personal professional dental hygienist service contract as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 37.101. The purpose of the contract is to assist students in attaining and maintaining optimal oral health by providing basic on-center dental hygiene services to include promotion, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment and follow up care. Pinellas County Job Corps Center is required by the US Department of Labor to provide basic dental hygiene services with the goal to increase student's awareness of their own personal responsibility in achieving and maintaining oral health and wellness. The Subcontractor shall provide professional dental hygiene services under this contract, at the Pinellas County Job Corps Center, St. Petersburg, Florida. This includes all labor, transportation of Subcontractor's personnel and incidentals (other than those provided by the Government as outlined below) necessary to successfully provide dental hygiene services. The dental hygiene provider performing work must be licensed/registered by the State of Florida. To be considered for award the subcontractor must submit, with their quote, proof of their current State of Florida license, registration, or certification. Proof of current licensure must be submitted during each option year. The subcontractor shall maintain insurance as outlined in 52.228-5 Insurance -Work on a Government Installation, 452.228-71 Insurance Coverage, and 52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (of at least $1 million). Proof of insurance will be required prior to Subcontract award and each time an option is exercised. The Subcontractor shall identify a qualified provider as a back-up to provide services in the event that the Subcontractor is unavailable. This secondary provider must be approved in advance, (qualifications should be at a minimum equivalent to those of the Subcontractor, unless a waiver has been given by the Department of Labor). Proof of licensure/registration and proof of liability insurance must be provided in advance and each time an option year is extended. The period of performance for this contract with three 12 month option periods, which may be exercised at the Purchasing Officer's discretion? All work shall be performed in accordance with the following Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Policy and Requirement Handbook (PRH) Job Corps Health and Wellness Website Center Dentist Desk Reference The Pinellas County Job Corps Center Operating Policy and Procedure Manual Service Schedule - The Subcontractor shall provide dental hygiene services at the center, with established days of the week and working hours to be agreed upon by the Subcontractor and the Purchasing Officer Representative. Work will be performed between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. The estimated number of hours to be provided shall be 12 hours per week; for the 48 weeks students are in residence at the Center, during the period of contract performance. Payment will be for the actual number of hours worked. Additional days or a change in work schedule must be agreed upon by the Subcontractor and the Purchasing Officer, with the Subcontractor requesting such approval 24 hours in advance for cancellation of services or changes thereof. The Purchasing Officer's Representative will provide the Subcontractor with the center calendar for planning purposes. The Subcontractor shall be responsible for cleaning and performing operator maintenance of the dental equipment. The Government shall be responsible for all maintenance of dental equipment designated to be furnished by the manufacturer, dealer or factory representative. This is a subcontract/this is not a subcontract with DOL, please note ALL CONTRACT ACTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATORY PROCEDURES AND MANDATES OF THE FEDERAL REGISTER.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 500 22ND STREET SOUTH, SAINT PETERSBURG, Florida, 33733, United States
- Zip Code: 33733
- Zip Code: 33733
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