U -- WEIGHT MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTOR

Notice Date

September 10, 2001

Contracting Office

US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, State Route 716, PO Box 888, Ashland, Kentucky 41105

ZIP Code

41105

Solicitation Number

RFQ 10202-031-1

Response Due

October 15, 2001

Point of Contact

Kimberly Montogmery, 606/928-6414 ext 394

Description

The Federal Bureau of Prisons intends to award a nonpersonal services contract a qualified individual or company to perform Weight Management Instructor services at the Federal Correctional Institution, Ashland, Kentucky. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1) Assists in developing new Weight Management programs which focus on diet and exercise. All Weight programs should meet those of the inmate population. The contractor will provide instruction for beginners and those who are advanced in the Weight Management Programs, (i.e. healthy eating habits, exercise programs such as Walking, Aerobics, Yoga, Weight Management, etc.) The contractor will ensure that each student has completed the Fitness Assessment Test prior to enrollment in nay Weight Management Program. 2) Suggests items that need to purchased to maintain current programs, or to implement new programs. This includes all videos, posters, scales, and printed materials maintained in the Wellness Library. Must be knowledgeable on the latest equipment to be purchased. 3) Contractor will maintain records for each student which will include attendance, performance information and submit weekly attendance reports to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR). The contractor will maintain other records about the program in general (such as number of participates, number of completions, etc.), and will make these records available for review upon request. 4) Contractor will provide updated waiting list in order by date written request was received from the inmate. Waiting list must be posted in an area which is fully accessible to all inmates, (i.e. Wellness Library, Recreation Yard, Recreation Hall). 5) Inspects equipment on a daily basis, and reports any needed repairs to the COTR. Contractor must submit work orders to the COTR, no matter how small the repair may be. Must maintain copies of all work orders which have been submitted. 6) Be responsible for maintaining accurate accountability of supplies. Must turn in order forms for all supplies to be purchased far enough in advance, so that programs are no interrupted. 7) Assists in other duties as assigned when not instructing a class and be flexible to the work schedule. Must be professional at all times. The contractor must have basic knowledge of all Weight Management training and practical experience in this field. Prior experience in a correctional setting is beneficial. Contract must have at least one (1) year experience in Weight Management, and must be able to verify related experience and years of experience. The schedule will normally consist of five (5) 4 hour sessions per week Monday , Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 5:00pm -- 9:00pm., excluding Federal holidays, not to exceed 30 hours per week. This is a non-personal services contract and not a personnel appointment. The solicitation is 100% set aside for small business. Contract period will include a Base Year and four (4) one (1) year option periods, not to exceed 12 months each. Request (s) for solicitation packages may be mailed to P.O. Box 888, Ashland, KY 41105, or faxed to (606) 928-3635. No phone requests will be accepted.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010912/USOL003.HTM (W-252 SN50X1F7)