V– Sources Sought Special Mode Transportation Services (Wheelchair) for the North Texas Health Care System
Notice Type: Sources Sought Notice
Posted Date:
Office Address:
Subject: V--
Classification Code: V - Transportation, travel, & relocation services
Solicitation Number: 36C25718Q0754
Contact:
Setaside: N/AN/A
Place of Performance (address):
Place of Performance (zipcode): 75216
Place of Performance Country:
Description:
The
If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these services, please provide the following information:
Organization name, address, point of contact, email address, Web site address, and telephone number.
Business size: small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned,
Business type under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 485991, which contains a size standard of
Under which NAICS code does your company usually provide the requirements described in the Scope of Work (SOW) - Please provide rationale for your answer is different from NAICS 485991.
Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.
Response to this Sources Sought shall not exceed 10 pages and should include all of the foremost mentioned information. In addition, all submissions should be provided electronically in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to:
Provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated. Secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements.
Implement a successful plan that includes: compliance with program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance.
Provide services under a firm-fixed price contract.
NOTE: Respondent claiming SDVOSB and VOSB status shall be registered and
BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SDVOSB, VOSB, SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by
SAM: Interested parties shall be register in the System for Award Management (SAM) as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33. The SAM can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220.
Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice shall not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.
Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
STATEMENT OF WORK
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR: The contractor shall provide all required labor, material, supplies, equipment, and supervision of contractor personnel necessary to perform Wheelchair Services to/from the following locations:
4500
Polk Street VA
The contractor shall transact business as described herein, with the Contracting Officer (CO) and/or the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) as appropriate. The contractor shall under no circumstances correspond or directly interact with any patient (or beneficiary) or solicit from any patient (or beneficiary) of the
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (PROJECTED):
Base Year:
Option Year One:
Option Year Two:
Option Year Three:
Option Year Four:
1. DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS:
ACO Administrative Contracting Officer An individual designated by the Contracting Officer who is authorized to commit and obligate the government through the life of the contract, with consent from the Contracting Officer.
MAA Medical Administrative Assistant VA official that works in the admissions area during evenings and nights, and monitors hospital activities during other than normal working hours. This person acts as hospital administrator during off-hours.
ALS Advanced Life Support - Advanced Life Support shall be provided by ambulance vehicles containing at a minimum an on-board Paramedic, Cardiac monitoring, Advanced Life Support drugs and procedures, Advanced airway management and Medication monitoring and administration, and provide restraint and seclusion management when needed.
Reference: Texas Administrative Code- Title 21, Part 1, Chapter 157, Emergency Medical Care.
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC tacview=5&ti=
Base Rate Base Rate is defined as the rate paid for one-way transportation and handling of a patient, from a designated pick-up point to a designated delivery point. This rate will be paid for all authorized one-way trips ordered under this contract action up to 20 miles.
Beneficiary Veterans and others determined to be eligible for benefits by the
BLS Basic Life Support- Basic Life Support shall be provided by ambulance vehicles containing at a minimum, an on-board Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Basic airway management and IV keeping vein open (KVO) without additives. The contractor shall also provide restraint and seclusion management when needed.
Reference: Texas Administrative Code- Title 21, Part 1, Chapter 157, Emergency Medical Care.
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC tacview=5&ti=
Class D Operators License Defined by the
CO - Contracting Officer,
CBOC -
Contractor - The term contractor as used herein refers to both the prime contractor and his employees, and any subcontractors and their employees. The contractor shall be responsible for assuring that his subcontractors comply with the provisions of this contract.
COR Contracting Officer s Representative VA official responsible for providing technical guidance to the contractor and Contracting Officer. Responsibilities include certification of invoices, providing technical guidance, overseeing technical aspects of the contract and are a member of the vehicle inspection team.
Emergency Medical Technician - a person who is specially trained and certified to administer basic emergency services to victims of trauma or acute illness before and during transportation to a hospital or other healthcare facility.
Excusable delays The contractor shall respond to all calls for ambulance transport service by being on-site at the designated
Full Service 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, including all holidays.
KVO Keeping vein open- a rate for infusing IVs.
Not to Exceed (NTE) The price and/or quantity that the contract or purchase order shall not exceed.
Nursing Home Care Unit - (NHCU)
No Patient Invoicing and payment is allowed to the contractor for scheduled pick-ups for circumstances beyond the contractor s control (patient refuse pick-up, patient not home, patient not medically/mentally suitable for transportation, or other extenuating patient circumstances). This charge shall only be assessed on actual trips to the patient pick-up point, and shall not be accessed on scheduled pick-ups that are cancelled in advance by the
Paramedic - a specially trained medical technician licensed to provide a wide range of emergency services (as defibrillation and the intravenous administration of drugs) before or during transportation to a hospital
Patient Business Service (PBS)-, an administrative department which processes patients' medical records, appointments, etc.
Quality Assurance Those actions taken by the Government to assure the services provided by the contractor meet the requirements of the contract.
Quality Control Those actions taken by the Contractor to monitor/control the production of goods or services so they will meet the requirements of the contract.
Run sheet Clinical documents showing what occurred during the ambulance trip.
Scheduled Trip(s) The term "scheduled trip" as used in this solicitation/contract, refers to those trips in which the contractor has been given advance notice (advance notice is defined as a notice given by
The Joint Commission A national organization dedicated to improving the care, safety, and treatment of patients in a health care facility and environment.
Same Day Trip(s) - Trips scheduled the same day as used in this solicitation/contract refer to those trips required on an as needed basis with little notice. The cost shall be the same for same day and prescheduled trips.
Task Orders Award of a funded task order for the appropriate period of performance is required prior to the commencement of any/all work in accordance with FAR part 16.506 as specified herein.
Universal Precautions Standard precautions when it's anticipated that an individual may come into contact with a blood or body fluid while performing normal duties, requiring the individual to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves).
Waiting Waiting, as used in this solicitation/contract, is defined as the time required and verified by authorized medical facility personnel for the contractor to wait at designated pick-up and/or delivery points commencing after the required arrival check-in with the individual(s) scheduling the travel.
Waiting Grace Period The Waiting Grace Period is defined as fifteen (15) minutes prior to the time waiting charges commence. The base rate for ambulance services shall include a fifteen (15) minute waiting grace period at origin and destination. After the 15-minute grace period charges are applied in 15-minute increments.
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
The contractor shall provide Wheelchair Services for patients (or beneficiaries) of the
Reference: Texas Administrative Code- Title 21, Part 1, Chapter 157, Emergency Medical Care.
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC tacview=5&ti=
3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The contractor shall provide all Wheelchair, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, as required in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein. The contractor shall furnish vehicles sufficient to provide full and complete coverage for pick-up and delivery of all veteran patients requiring transport by wheelchair to/from the
Pick-up and deliveries will also be required from community hospitals and
4. VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
a) Wheelchair Services and equipment with which the contractor renders all services must meet Federal and
Texas Health & Safety Code-Chapter 773.Emergency Health Care Act. http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/HS/htm/HS.773.htm
Texas Administrative Code- Title 21, Part 1, Chapter 157, Emergency Medical Care.
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC tacview=5&ti=
b) Have functioning mechanisms which ensure that all access doors are capable of being opened from the inside and remain closed and secure during travel.
c) Be equipped with operational air conditioning/heating systems.
d) Meet all safety and mechanical standards established by Local, State and Federal statutes and regulations
e) Be equipped with an operable two-way radio and/or cellular telephone communication system, which afford contact with the vehicle during all hours of operation. Beepers are not an acceptable substitute.
f) Be equipped with wheelchair tie down straps and effective secure devices to secure both wheelchair and wheelchair beneficiaries.
g) The lift shall incorporate an emergency method of deploying, lowering to ground level with a lift occupant, and raising and stowing the empty lift if the power to the lift fails and have a backup for all lift capacity.
h) A fixed seat position or a fixed secured floor or sidewall wheelchair lock must be approved for each ambulatory or wheelchair restricted passenger being transported, per the passenger s needs.
i) Driver shall ensure wheelchair locks are secured and seat belts and shoulder harnesses are in place before the vehicle is driven.
5. STANDARDS FOR MAINTENANCE
a) The contractor shall maintain all vehicles in a clean and orderly condition, free from debris and accumulations which may create an accident, injury, or fire hazard.
b) The contractor shall maintain vehicles in accordance with manufacturer s recommended maintenance schedule or an improved schedule based on actual vehicle operation conditions.
c) The contractor shall correct any deficiency that might interfere with safe operation of vehicle before vehicle is placed in service.
d) The contractor shall ensure vehicle windows are free of obstructions and lights are kept clean so that they can be easily seen when in operation.
e) The contractor shall keep the interior of vehicles clean and in good repair.
f) The contractor shall maintain (and furnish upon request) procedures that outline preventive maintenance and/or repairs on each vehicle in an individual vehicle file and in chronological order, latest service on top. A statement from the Contractor indication compliance of vehicle maintenance files is in place should be submitted at time of offer for evaluation purposes. Requested submission and verification of these documentation requirements will be a quality assurance procedure during the contract period.
g) Maintenance procedures shall adhere to all requirements listed for the state the contractor is based out of herein Texas Medical Transportation Board Administrative Code, SECTION 380.501. Standards for Motor Vehicles.
All motor vehicles used to provide transportation services must:
meet or exceed warranty and component standards for both state and federal safety mechanical operating and maintenance standards;
be identified with the transportation provider name and vehicle number using letters that are at a minimum six inches in height; and
(C) be equipped with:
(i) functioning, clean, and accessible seat belts for each passenger seat position that must be stored off the floor when not in use;
(ii) an operating speedometer and odometer;
(iii) working interior lights within the passenger compartment;
(iv) adequate interior sidewall padding and ceiling covering;
(v) two exterior rearview mirrors, one on each side of the vehicle;
(vi) an interior mirror, which should be used for monitoring the passenger compartment;
(vii) a clean interior and exterior (which must be free of broken mirrors or windows, excessive grime, rust, chipped paint, and major dents);
(viii) a functional fire extinguisher (which must be secured within reach of the motor vehicle operator and visible to passengers);
(ix) a first aid kit (which must include at a minimum latex gloves, hazardous waste disposal bags, scrub brush, disinfectant, and deodorizer);
(x) working heating and cooling systems adequate for the heating, cooling, and ventilation needs of both the motor vehicle operator and the passengers; and
(xi) signage posted within the vehicle that reads: "No Smoking, Eating or Drinking." "All passengers must wear seat belts." "Concealed Weapons Prohibited."
All motor vehicles used to provide transportation services must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (36 C.F.R. 1192), Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (49 C.F.R. 571), and Chapter 547 of the Texas Transportation Code.
6. Driver Qualifications
a)
b) The contractor shall furnish qualified personnel as required by contract specifications to accomplish all services under this contract.
c) The contractor personnel performing services for the
d) The company will employ personnel, who are fluent in English. They need to be able to speak and understand English in order to transport the patients successfully.
e) Staff will ensure that the patient is secured to the wheelchair and that the stretcher /cot is secure in the back of the vehicle before the vehicle moves.
f) Each driver shall:
i) Possess a driver s license that is valid for the class of vehicle driven and, if required under Texas Statutes (or other state equal), evidence of a special transportation service vehicle permit or endorsement issued by the commissioner of public safety.
ii) Be at least 18 years of age and have not less than one year of experience as a licensed driver; and
iii) For the past three years:
Have not had a driver s license canceled or suspended under Texas Statutes, (or other state equal);
Have a driving record clear of convictions for operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle without insurance as required by Texas Statutes, (or other state equal);
Have a driving record clear of convictions for driving a motor vehicle without a valid current license for the class of vehicle driven; and
Have a driving and criminal record clear of convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance under Texas Statutes (or other state equal)
Have a record clear of criminal convictions of crimes or pending criminal indictments against persons, and crimes or anticipatory crimes reasonably related to providing special transportation services. This must be documented by a formal background check.
g) Wheel Chair and Power Chair Vehicle drivers shall have a valid driver s license, in accordance with Federal, State and local government requirements for their place of operation for the services they perform, be capable of administering oxygen and shall have successfully completed the standard and advanced first aid course of the
h) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic Qualifications: EMT s and Paramedic s providing services under this contract shall have the following qualifications, in additions to those required by Federal, State, and Local Government:
https://dshs.texas.gov/emstraumasystems/Certinfor.shtm
i) Have completed training in accordance with the standards published by the
ii) Shall submit evidence of equivalent training program, which has been successfully completed, to the Contracting Officer.
iii) Shall be certified, licensed or otherwise officially recognized by the local, state of regional government or public entity where the wheelchair service is operated or by which it is governed.
iv) Shall attend all refresher continuing education, or advanced training programs as required by the local or state government entity in which service is rendered. In no instance, shall this be less frequent than every two (2) years. Such refresher training shall be equivalent to that developed by the
7. PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
a) It is understood that the patient plus one (1) additional passenger, family member or care giver at the discretion of the transport crew to be transported on a trip will be based on the size of the vehicle and authorization by VAMC.
b) Drivers and passengers shall use seat belts/securement devices at all times.
c) There shall be no smoking by the driver, attendants, or passengers while in the vehicle or on the Medical Center Campus unless in a designated smoking area.
d) The contractor is required to provide through the door service for patients to and from their designated appointments. Through the door service is defined as patients being picked up either on the ward, in their homes, in their clinic or at other stated areas and taken to their stated destination or appointment with proper transfer of patient care to an equal or higher level of care. On the return trip, the contractor will return the patient to either the designated ward, inside his/her home, or to other stated areas.
e) No unauthorized stops shall be permitted. An unauthorized stop is any stop not necessary for patient care. In the event an emergency arises while in transit, the contractor shall transport the patient to the closest facility that can mitigate the emergency.
f) The contractor shall be required to transport non-ambulatory veterans on gurneys and litters who are not in need of emergency transportation or medical attention.
g) Upon delivery or pick-up of a patient, the contractor shall log in the patient on a log sheet at the location designated at the facility. The contractor shall provide the following information on the log sheet:
1. Patient name,
2. Last four of the patient's Social Security Number,
3. Time of delivery or pick-up,
4. Point of origin or destination, and
5.
h) If a
i) An authorized official of the
j) The contractor is required to notify the COR of any unusual events, including but not limited to accidents, safety problems and deviations in transportation that occur and involve any
k) The patient pick-up/drop-off location at the
l) The patient may bring with her or him up to three (3) liters of oxygen. The contractor shall be responsible for providing adequate and safe storage of the oxygen tanks during transport.
m) If or when patient s medical records are transported, the contractor shall ensure that Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA) guidelines are followed.
n) Patients will be entitled to transport one certified trained service animal. No pets are to be transported at any time. A. VHA Directive 1188, Animals on
9. CALLS
a) All patient pick-up(s) and drop-off(s) shall be authorized via calls which shall only be issued by the designated primary or alternate Contracting Officers Representative (COR). When placing calls for services, the COR shall contact the designated contractor point of contact(s) to provide the following information:
1. Mode of transportation required,
2. Required time of arrival and/or within 20-minute timeframe.
3.
4. Pick-up and delivery point,
5. Type and number of additional medical care specialists required,
6. Type of equipment required,
7. Last four of the patient's Social Security Number, and
8. Any other special instructions.
10. HOURS OF PERFORMANCE AND RESPONSE TIMES
Hours of Performance: This is a full-service contract, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The contractor shall provide all wheel chair services as stated in the performance work statement for veteran beneficiaries, when requested by the
The contractor shall furnish and maintain vehicles so as to ensure timely pick-up and delivery service to all veterans serviced by the
b) Response Time:
The contractor shall respond to all calls for wheelchair transport service by being on-site at the designated
The contractor shall provide and respond to each call, in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations governing dispatch of emergency medical (wheelchair) vehicles and medical care of on-board patients, to include the use of sirens and other measures to ensure timely arrival at the designated location.
c) Electronic Transmissions: The contractor shall, at all times during the contract period, have on his/her premises both the ability to receive, read, and transmit emails to and from the
11. CONFORMITY TO REGULATIONS
a) The contractor and his/her operators shall conform to all Federal, State and local regulations governing the performance of contracted services.
b) VAMC facilities have been designated NO SMOKING areas in their entirety. Individuals found in violation of this no smoking policy may be subject to a
c) The contractor must have the appropriate permits/licenses to perform the required services.
d) All services provided by the contractor shall comply with applicable current laws, regulations and standards of the appropriate regulatory body.
12. EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE
Before commencing work under the contract, the contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a certification from his/her insurance company indication that the coverage outlined in this contract has been obtained and that it may not be changed of canceled during the term of the contract.
13. WAGE RATES
a) Wage Determination(s) as listed in Section D in this solicitation are applicable to any resulting contract.
b) The contractor certifies by signature on this offer that the salaries to be paid workers involved in the performance of the contract are equal to or greater than those specified in the attached Wage Determination(s).
c)
14. INSPECTIONS
a) The
b) The
15.
a) The contractor shall be courteous to
b) The contractor shall immediately notify the
c) The contractor shall notify the COR, in writing, within 24 hours of any complaints made by the patients with regards to the wheelchair service. http://vaww.va.gov/vaforms/va/pdf/VA119.pdf. The contractor may provide recommendations for improved services along with the patient complaints for the
d) Upon delivery or pick-up of a patient, the contractor shall log in the patient on a log sheet at the location designated at the facility. The contractor shall provide the following information on the log sheet:
1. Patient name,
2. Last four of the patient's Social Security Number,
3. Time of delivery or pick-up,
4. Point of origin or destination, and
5.
16. REQUIRED REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS
Within fifteen (15) days after contract award, the contractor shall provide the following:
a) Contractor Personnel Roster: In this document, contractor shall identify the employee
1.
2. Position,
3. Title, and
4. Work assignment area.
Thereafter, all changes shall be submitted to the COR within two (2) business days after the change(s) occur.
b) At the time of delivery, the contractor shall provide a patient care report as part of the patient's permanent record. This patient care report shall include a record of the patient s vital signs, medications used, oxygen use, and any changes in the patient s condition. The list stated here shall not be construed as all inclusive, and the contractor shall provide all pertinent information.
17. NUMBER OF PATIENTS
The contractor shall not exceed vehicle capacity for the patient and one (1) passenger transported in vehicles.
18. WAITING TIME
a) Waiting charges shall commence 15 minutes from the time the contractor actually arrives at the designated pick-up and/or delivery points. For scheduled trips, waiting charges shall commence 15 minutes from the scheduled pick-up time.
b) If the designated pick-up/delivery points are at other than the Medical Centers and waiting beyond the required 15-minute grace period is anticipated, the contractor shall notify the individual requesting the travel as defined by the lists of points of contact stated in the solicitation. This call is only for the purpose of verifying the contractor's time of arrival at pick-up and/or delivery points and is not necessary if the contractor does not anticipate a delay for which waiting charges will be claimed.
20. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
(a) In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall take additional safety precautions as determined necessary by the CO or COR. If the contractor is advised of noncompliance issues, the Contractor shall take immediate corrective action. Such notice shall be administered in writing to the Contractor. If the contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the CO may issue an order stopping all or any part of the work and hold the contractor in default.
(b) When wheelchair services are required, the contractor shall use universal precautionary measures for the prevention and control of the spread of infectious agents to all persons. https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/hospital/hazards/univprec/univ.html
(c) Safety practices shall adhere to all requirements listed herein as well as those set forth by the
Texas Health & Safety Code-Chapter 773.Emergency Health Care Act. http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/HS/htm/HS.773.htm
Texas Administrative Code- Title 21, Part 1, Chapter 157, Emergency Medical Care.
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC tacview=5&ti=
(d) Each licensed
(e) A licensed MTO shall ensure that sanitation procedures are provided to all personnel in a written document that conforms with current standards as set forth in occupational safety and health administration-blood borne pathogens protocol.
(f) A licensed MTO shall maintain and follow a written sanitation plan that conforms with the latest blood borne pathogen standards as written by the occupational safety and health administration. The following documentation shall be maintained for each vehicle:
(1) Sanitation schedule;
(2) Date the sanitation was completed;
(3) Documentation of who performed sanitation.
(g) All licensed MTOs shall establish a written policy governing the use of emergency lights and audible warning devices pursuant to: https://dshs.texas.gov/emstraumasystems/Certinfo.shtm
21. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
(a) Scheduled Trips are trips requested in advance by a schedule, telephone, encrypted email, or fax; and are requested before
(b) Response time is within one hour of notification of need for a new not prescheduled trip. The contractor would be responsible for providing a vehicle to transport the patient home within one hour of the trip notification.
(c) When unforeseeable or uncontrollable conditions occur, such as, but not limited to severe storms, flooding, or other hazardous road and travel situations, time and distance qualifications shall be considered secondary to safety precautions. Any delays or exceptions to the required quality of services, due to such substantial difficulties, shall be reported to the Travel Office during normal business hours. Outside normal business hours, the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD) for the medical center is to be contacted. The Contracting Officer will make a determination as to whether any such delays in service will be excused.
(d) The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or Alternate COR shall be responsible for verifying contract compliance. Any incidents of contractor noncompliance, as evidenced by the monitoring procedures in the Performance Requirement Summary, shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer within one business day:
Required Services
(Tasks)
Performance Standard
Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)
Method of Monitoring
Incentive (Positive and/or Negative Impact on Contractor Payments)
1) Wheelchair SMT Service
The contractor shall provide patient pickups for trips from place of origin within 10 minutes for previously scheduled trips and forty-five (45) minutes for will call from the time the order/call is placed by the
100%
100% review of each patient pick-up
5% deduction of monthly payment if > 15 minutes late
2) Certifications and Training/Customer Service
Contractor/employee to maintain current proper licenses and ensure all attendants are properly trained and competent to provide service
100%
Random Surveillance/Customer Complaint record
2% deduction of monthly payment if 1 or more employees do not have current licenses or > 1 customer complaint on attendant competence
3) Submit Monthly Reports
All monthly reports submitted within 5 calendar days of due date.
90%
100% inspection of all monthly deliverables
1% deduction of monthly payment for deliverables >5 calendars late
4) Wheelchair Vehicle Maintenance/Safety
Ensure all wheelchair vans are in proper condition and fit for patient and public safety
100%
Random Surveillance
5% deduction from monthly payment with 1 or more findings of unsafe conditions
e) Documentation of services performed shall be reviewed prior to certifying payment. The COR and/or Alternate COR shall perform routine audits in conjunction with the contracting service in order to ensure proper documentation of services. Contract monitoring and recordkeeping procedures shall be sufficient to ensure proper payment and to allow auditors to verify that services were provided.
22. CONTRACTOR S QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM (QCP)
The contractor shall establish and maintain a complete QCP to ensure the requirements of this contract are provided as specified. An original and one (1) copy of this QCP will be forwarded to the CO along with the requested initial proposal. The contractor s QCP shall include, at a minimum, the following:
a) An inspection plan covering all services required by this contract. The inspection plan must specify the areas to be inspected on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis, how often inspections will be accomplished and documented, or the title of the individual(s) who will perform the inspections.
b) On-site records of all inspections conducted by the contractor noting necessary corrective action taken. The Government reserves the right to request copies of any or all inspections which occur.
c) Incorporation of either active or established internal policy or procedures for updating medical service protocols that may affect performance of the contract.
d) The methods for identifying and preventing deficiencies in the quality of service performed, before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and organizational functions noting intermediate supervisory responsibilities and overall management responsibilities for ensuring total acceptable performance.
e) On-site records of all vehicle maintenance and repairs performed, on vehicles used in the performance of this contract. The methods of identifying and preventing vehicle breakdowns, and detailed procedure for alternative transportation of patients in the event of mechanical breakdown of the wheelchair vehicle.
f) On-site records identifying the character, physical capabilities, certifications and ongoing training of each employee performing services under this contract.
g) The methods of identifying and preventing radio communication breakdowns. A detailed procedure for alternative communications in the event of electronic and mechanical breakdown of vehicle two-way radios.
h) A log to account for all requests for service. The log shall indicate the date and time of service call, name of beneficiary requiring services, type of transportation requested, designated pick-up and delivery points, actual time of arrival at pick-up and delivery points and actual waiting time at pick-up and delivery points, if waiting charges are claimed.
i) On-site records of any complaints or problems, with procedures taken to allow for corrections and/or elimination before effects caused interruption of performance of contract.
j) The contractor shall establish and maintain quality control to ensure all contract requirements and applicable Joint Commission requirements are met. The Contractor shall identify how he/she shall measure and provide customer satisfaction, the method of identifying deficiencies, the quality of service to be performed and methods for identifying and implementing necessary corrective actions.
k) The contractor shall participate in quarterly scheduled and with the
23. WORKER S COMPENSATION
The Act of
24. INVOICING PROCEDURE
a) The awarded contractor will invoice the
b) The contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if
authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must
include the following information:
(i) Nam e and address of the contractor;
(ii) Invoice date and number;
(iii) Contract number, contract line item number and, if applicable, the order number;
(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;
(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on an ordering activity bill of lading;
(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;
(vii)
(viii)
(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The contractor shall include its TIN on the
invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.
(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.
c) At the time of delivery of the patient to their destination, the contractor shall provide a
25. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT RATING SYSTEM (CPARS)
Required Registration with Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS)
a) As prescribed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 42.15, the
b) Each contractor whose contract award is estimated to exceed
c) For contracts with a period of one year or less, the contracting officer will perform a single evaluation when the contract is complete. For contracts exceeding one year, the contracting officer will evaluate the contractor s performance annually. Interim reports will be filed each year until the last year of the contract when the final report will be completed. The report shall be assigned in CPARS to the contractor s designated representative for comment. The contractor representative will have thirty days to submit any comments and re-assign the report to the
d) Failure to have a current registration in the CPARS database, or to re-assign the report to the
26. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
All contractor employees who require access to the
Position Sensitivity - The position sensitivity for this contract has been designated as LOW RISK.
Background Investigation - The level of background investigation commensurate with the required level of access for this contract is National Agency Check with Written Inquiries.
Contractor Responsibilities:
The contractor shall pre-screen all personnel requiring
The contractor shall submit or have their employees submit the following required forms requested by
All documents completed and submitted at the following website: http://www.va.gov/SECURITYINVESTIGATIONSCENTER/
Fingerprints submitted at the
The contractor, when notified of an unfavorable determination by the Government, shall withdraw the employee from consideration from working under the contract. Failure to comply with the contractor personnel security requirements may result in termination of the contract for cause.
The contractor shall agree that all deliverables, associated working papers, and other material deemed relevant by the contractor in the performance of this task order are the property of the United States Government. The contractor shall agree that all individually identifiable health information shall be treated with the strictest confidentiality. Access to records shall be limited to essential personnel only. Records shall be secured when not in use. At the conclusion of the contract, all copies of individually identifiable health records shall be destroyed or returned to the
HIPAA COMPLIANCE. HIPAA compliance is required. The contractor must adhere to the provisions of Public Law 104-191, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and the National Standards to Protect the Privacy and Security of Protected Health Information (PHI). As required by HIPAA, the
BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS: The contractor and the employees provided, pursuant to this contract, shall comply with the effective VAMC Policy (and
27. MEDICAL LIABILITIES INSURANCE
The contractor shall carry required insurance (See VAAR Clause 852.237-7 INDEMNIFICATION AND MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE) and vehicle insurance in accordance with the
28. ANNUAL VHA TRAINING
In accordance with VHA Directive 2003-028 "Compliance and Business Integrity Program", its updates or replacement directives, IG Guidance at 8994, Section II(C); Guidance at 4875, Section III (B)(4) Sentencing Guidelines, Section 8B2.1 (b) (4) (B) annual compliance training is to be provided to all contractors within the scope of their work. The medical center COTR s are to coordinate the annual training with their respective Contracting Officer and Compliance and Business Integrity Officers. A copy of the documentation of the completed annual training is to be provided to the Compliance and Business Integrity Officers for their files.
In accordance with VHA Directive 1605.1 Privacy and Release of Information , updates or replacement directives annual VHA Privacy Policy Training is to be provide to all contractors within the scope of their work. A copy of the documentation of the completed annual training is to be provided to the Contracting Officer and the facility Privacy Officer for their files.
In accordance with VA Directive 6500, Information Security Program , updates or replacement directives annual VHA Cyber and Security Information Training is to be provided to all contractors within the scope of their work. A copy of the documentation of the completed annual training is to be provided to the Contracting Officer and the facility Information Security Officer for their files.
29. CONFORMANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
The contractor shall perform work under this contract consistent with the relevant policy and objectives identified in the agency, organizational, or facility environmental management system (EMS) applicable for your contract. The contractor shall perform work in a manner that conforms to all appropriate Environmental Management Programs and Operational Controls identified by the agency, organizational, or facility EMS, and provide monitoring and measurement information as necessary for the organization to address environmental performance relative to the environmental, energy, and transportation management goals. In the event an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the contracted services is identified, the contractor shall take corrective and/or preventative actions. In the case of a noncompliance, the contractor shall respond and take corrective action immediately. In the case of a nonconformance, the contractor shall respond and take corrective action based on the time schedule established by the EMS Site Coordinator. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified by the environmental management system and how these requirements affect their work performed under this contract.
All on-site contractor personnel shall complete yearly
30. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
a) All trips will be charged an agreed upon base rate from point of pick-up to point of drop-off, as well as a mileage rate, when the trip exceeds 20 miles.
b) The base rate will be applied at the point of pick-up and will only be paid if the awarded contractor has arrived at the initial point of pick up.
c) Mileage will only be paid when a patient is being transported. There will be no payment for mileage accrued without a
d) Rates are still inclusive of all cost associated with the performance of the contract.
e) Other Charges: It is understood that the prices quoted in the SCHEDULE OF SERVICES, shall be inclusive of all ferry, bridge, tunnel or road toll charges. The contractor shall not bill the
f) Round trips shall be considered two separate trips in terms of wait time, mileage and base rate.
g) The offeror shall quote maximum dollar amounts for all price schedule data elements listed herein in order to be considered technically acceptable. Please note that the only minimum amounts that the Government shall be contractually obligated to provide are all covered within the base period. In other words there shall be no mandatory minimum amounts during any option year of the effort.
WAGE AND DETERMINATION
These services are subject to the Service Contract Act Wage and Determination WD 15-5228 (Rev.-3) first posted on www.wdol.gov on 08/08/2017.
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