SOLICITATION NOTICE
Q -- Physical Therapy Services
- Notice Date
- 10/16/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Billings Area Office, 2900 4th Avenue North PO Box 36600, Billings, MT, 59107
- ZIP Code
- 59107
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-10-03-001
- Archive Date
- 11/14/2002
- Point of Contact
- Jay Windyboy, Contract Specialist, Phone 406.247.7064, Fax 406.247.7108, - Evelyn Lucero-Juneau, Contract Specialist, Phone 406.247.7063, Fax 406.247.7108,
- E-Mail Address
-
jay.windyboy@mail.ihs.gov, evelyn.juneau@mail.ihs.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This procurement is enacted to provide/acquire Physical Therapy Services at the USPHS Indian Health Service, Health Center in Fort Belknap, Montana on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition procedures purusant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.1 and FAR 37.104 Personal Services. The IHS intends on awarding a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract for one (1) base year. Prospective contractors are requested to provide an offer for the base year. MAJOR DUTIES: Specific work duties and services that the contractor shall provide under this contract shall provide include, but not be limited to the following: Adheres to established Indian Health Service hospital and health care policy and procedure related to job function. Performs patient evaluations in order to develop an appropriate plan of care and realistic functional goals for each patient, adhering to policy and procedures and standards of care. Re-evaluates patient at appropriate intervals, modifying and changing treatment programs as indicated. Provides treatment based on the plan of care to meet functional goals utilizing the therapist?s knowledge, experience and skills. Conducts patient/family education in a collaborative manner to ensure an understanding of physical therapy treatment and to integrate patient/family needs into the rehabilitation process. Practices safety precautions for patients and staff. Provides safety precautions for patients and staff. Provide recommendations for discharge planning. Documents treatment provided, patients response, progress and educational outcomes per policy and procedures. Completes discharge summary in a timely manner per policy and procedure. Develops/revises educational materials for patients, family members, staff and/or community agencies. Ensures that appropriate compensation for and maintenance of services, equipment and supplies is provided for according to policy and procedure. Assists with Performance Improvement and Risk Management activities. Maintains patient/family confidentiality. Utilizes age appropriate evaluation techniques, teaching skills and interpersonal communication skills. Maintains professionalism and ethical standards within established guidelines. Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement and practices. Assesses adult patients and develops a care plan based on physical and psycho-social status and on the needs of the patient, using knowledge of full range of community health nursing principles, practices, and procedures; knowledge of and ability to treat chronic health problems; ability to counsel and teach; ability to assess and treat minor illnesses; ability to provide preventive care; ability to take medical histories; and knowledge of professional nursing principles. Using such knowledge and abilities, employee takes appropriate histories of individuals and families; performs examinations; and orders appropriate laboratory tests, ancillary services, procedures, and specialty referrals. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: The following documents will need to be included in your proposal/application. 1.) A Resume or an OF 612 Applications for Federal Employment and OF 306 Declaration for Federal Employment 2.) College transcripts; conferred degrees and certified training in this field. 3.) BIA Form 4432-Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB), if applicable, if not, disregard. 4.) Two (2) letters of reference from current or previous employers. 5.) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): Applicants must describe their present/previous experiences with the following KSA evaluation requirements in their application/proposal. 6.) Best value price evaluation criteria submitted by the contractor. An indication as to what hourly rate the contractor is willing to work for. $ 7.) Credentialing Documents, Requirements and any degrees conferred. 8.) Required Questionnaire for Child Care Positions 9.) Copies of Unrestricted Licenses; Copy Board Certificate or Board Admissibility 10.) A statement of contractor health status 11.) A statement of professional sanctions regarding licenses or medical staff privileges Prospective contractors can request a copy of the RFQ Package at the address, email and phone contained in this package. This is an Open Market procurement for all small business concerns. FAXED PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!! Submit your proposal to the following address: USPHS Indian Health Service, P.O. Box 36600, Billings, Montana 59107-6600, Attention: Jay Windy Boy, Purchasing Agent.
- Place of Performance
- Address: USPHS Indian Health Service, Fort Belknap Service Unit, RR 1, Box 67, 456 Gros-Ventre Street, Harlem, Montana
- Zip Code: 59022
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: 59022
- Record
- SN00188791-W 20021018/021016213248 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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