RFP_PEDIATRIC_NEUROLOGIST_PHYSICIAN.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service

Phoenix Indian Medical Center 4212 North Sixteenth Street Phoenix, Arizona 85016

October 25, 2013

Dear Prospective Contractor, This Request for Proposal (RFP) package (14-247-SOL-00002) enclosed explains the Indian Health Services (IHS) requirement for Pediatric Neurologist Physician Services at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC). If your company is interested in providing services to the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, then please complete the attached package and return to my attention.

For your convenience a Document Submission Checklist has been provided to assist you in responding to the minimum requirements of the RFP. To meet the requirements, the enclosed forms will need to be completed and returned with the necessary documents, no later than 11/08/13, 12:00 pm Phoenix Arizona Time to the address on page 1, block 8 of the RFP. You may submit a completed PDF copy to bradley.platero@ihs.gov, however the original RFP package signed by you will need to be mailed.

Note that the selected contractor shall be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) website prior to award of any government contract.

Should you have any questions please call the undersigned at 602-200-5371.

Sincerely, Bradley Platero Contract Specialist

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Document Submission Checklist

Request for Proposal (RFP: 14-247-SOL-00002)

Pediatric Neurologist Physician Services

The following checklist is to assist you in ensuring that the acceptable minimum documents are submitted with your quote and signed by an official authorized to bind your organization.

Document Requirement Number of Copies

1. Standard Form 1449, Request for Proposal 1 Copy with Original Signature in section 30a,30b & 30c

2. B.5 Pricing 1 Copy

3. C.7 Personnel Qualifications Requirements 1 Copy Subparagraphs a, b and c.

4. Section J-List of Attachments 1 Copy each Attachment 1 Statement for Qualifications Attachment 2 Certification of Immunizations

Attachment 3 Certification of Criminal History

5. I.16 Indemnity and Insurance 1 Copy

6. K.4 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and 1 Copy Certifications Commercial Items

7. L.5 Instructions for Submission of 1 Copy Quote/Offer

8. Data Universal Numbering System Provide Number (Type on page 1 of the SF1449)

9. Register in www.sam.gov (replaces www.ccr.gov).

Note: A complete xerox copy of the RFP package is to be retained for your reference.

http://www.sam.gov/

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The Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), has a requirement for on-site Pediatric Neurology Clinic (PNC) services for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona.

Offers must meet the minimum qualifications and/or requirements set forth within the Request for Proposal (RFP).

The Contractor shall provide medically necessary Physician Services at the Phoenix Indian Medical

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Center in Phoenix, AZ. The contractor shall provide Pediatric Neurology professional(s) who can fully provide Pediatric Neurologist Physician services to patients within the specifications of the "Scope of Work", with the standards of practice, and in accordance with Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations

(JACHO), Center for Medicare Services (CMS), and

Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (HPDP) requirements and Phoenix Indian Medical Center

Policies.

Pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulations,

15.304 -- Evaluation Factors and Significant

Subfactors, all evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are Approximately equal to cost or price;

The Indian Health Service shall award one contract with this solicitation.

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Table of Contents

SECTION B- SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND PRICES/COST

B.1 PURPOSE OF CONTRACT

B.2 SERVICES

B.3 NON-PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT

B.4 SCHEDULE

B.5 PRICE

SECTION C-DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

C.2 SCOPE OF WORK (SOW)

C.3 STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

C.4 CONTRACTOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

C.5 OTHER CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY FACTORS

C.6 CLIENT BACKGROUND

C.7 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 52.246-4, INSPECTION OF SERVICES - FIXED PRICE (8/96)

E.2 REVIEW AND APPROVAL AND EVALUATION

E.3 VERIFICATION OF LICENSURE

E.4 CONTRACTING OFFICER RESPONSIBILITY

E.5 POST-AWARD ADMINISTRATION MONITORING

E.6 INSPECTION AND COMPLIANCE

E.7 BACKGROUND CHECK

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 PERFORMANCE

F.2 PLACE AND HOURS OF PERFORMANCE

F.3 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND DELIVERABLES

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

G.2 DESIGNATED PROJECT OFFICER

G.3 PROJECT OFFICER AUTHORITY

G.4 COMPENSATION

G.5 PAYMENT OFFICE

G.6 INVOICE SUBMISSION

G.7 PAYMENT

G.8 TAX

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

H.2 MEDICAL RECORDS

H.3 PRIVACY ACT NOTIFICATION

H.4 PRIVACY ACT VIOLATION NOTIFICATION

H.5 NON-DISCRIMINATION IN SERVICES, BENEFITS, AND FACILITIES

H.6 CHILD CARE NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK AND INVESTIGATION (CNACI)

H.7 SECURITY

H.8 HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA)

H.9 52.237-7 INDEMNIFICATION AND MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE (JAN 1997)

H.10 SYSTEM AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CONTRACT ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

I.2 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSES (48 CFR CHAPTER 3)

I.3 52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (12/89)

I.4 352.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (10/10)

I.5 352.224–70 PRIVACY ACT (1/06)

I.6 352.237-7 PRO-CHILDREN ACT OF 1994 (1/06)

I.7 352.237–71 CRIME CONTROL ACT—REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE (1/06)

I.8 352.237–72 CRIME CONTROL ACT—REQUIREMENT FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS (1/06)

I.9 352.242-70 KEY PERSONNEL (1/06)

I.10 352.242–71 TOBACCO-FREE FACILITIES (1/06)

I.11 P.L. 101-630, THE INDIAN CHILD PROTECTION AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT

I.12 5 USC 552A PRIVACY ACT OF 1984 AND 45 CFR 5 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE ACT

I.13 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (1/06)

I.14 52.216-18 ORDERING. (10/95)

I-15 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS. (10/95)

I.16 52.237-7 INDEMNIFICATION AND MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE (1/97)

PART III-LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

PART IV-REPRESENTATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER STATEMENT OF OFFERORS

K.1 52.204-6 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER (JUL 2013)

K.2 52.204-7 SYSTEM AWARD MANAGEMENT

K.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)

K.4 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2012)

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICE TO OFFERORS OR QUOTERS

L.1 FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2013)

L.2 FAR 52.216.1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

L.3 FAR 52.233.2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

L.4 FAR 52.252.1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

L.5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTE/OFFER

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JULY 1990):

M.2 EVALUATION FACTORS

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B- SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND PRICES/COST

B.1 Purpose of Contract

The Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), has a requirement for on-site Pediatric Neurology Clinic (PNC) services for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona. Offers must meet the minimum qualifications and/or requirements set forth within the Request for Proposal (RFP) and must be capable of providing all core services set forth in the Scope of Work (SOW).

B.2 Services

Health services contract to acquire on-site Pediatric Neurology Clinic (PNC) services at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC). The Indian Health Service may award multiple contracts with this solicitation to cover 48 clinics per year. This involves performance of health care services including diagnostic, preventive, and/or therapeutic pediatric neurological services to pediatric patients at PIMC.

The contractor(s) shall provide physician(s), who can be fully credentialed to provide these services to our pediatric patients within the specifications of the "scope of work", within the standards of medical practice, and in accordance with the Medical By-laws and Rules and Regulations as established and approved by the Phoenix Indian Medical Center Medical Staff. The physician(s) needs to be Boarded with the American Board of Pediatrics and/or American Board of Neurology, with a minimum of two (2) years of concurrent pediatric neurology experience. The contractor will also assist the PIMC medical staff in policy and procedures as they pertain to the provision of pediatric neurology and therapeutic evaluation & management of patients serviced at PIMC.

The Indian Health Service shall award one Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with this solicitation.

B.3 Non-Personal Services Contract

Pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 37, Subpart 37.101, this contract is awarded as a non-personal services contract; to mean a contract under which the personnel rendering services are not subject to supervision and control of the Government. However, minimum administrative orientation may be provided by the Government for purpose of work assignment.

B.4 Schedule

Clinics will be mutually agreeable between the Contractor and Project Officer. Project Officer will plan out contactor work clinics 30 days in advance. Clinics may be cancelled or shortened without time restriction or monetary penalty before the physician arrives on duty.

1) Phoenix Indian Medical Center (Phoenix, AZ):

The Pediatric Neurologists shall provide a maximum of 48 on-site pediatric neurology clinic (PNC) services per year, as requested by PIMC, between the hours of 8 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday.

The facility reserves the right to accept or reject any particular contractor personal who is not suitable for their assignment at any time during this contract period or; the facility may cancel this contract in its entirety.

Contractors who apply for positions with the Indian Health Service may be hired without penalty to the contractor, Pediatric Neurologists Services or the Indian Health Service.

B.5 Price

The unit price paid to the Contractor shall be considered as payment in full for services provided under this contract. In no way, unless directed by the IHS, shall any provider attempt to bill or collect from any IHS patient or from any alternate resource for which the patient may be eligible any monies for services provided under this contract.

Item Number

Description of Service Unit of Issue Unit Price

1 Base Year: Pediatric Neurologists Services 48 Clinics $ 2 1st Year Option: Pediatric Neurologists Services 48 Clinics $ 3 2nd Year Option: Pediatric Neurologists Services 48 Clinics $ 4 3rd Year Option: Pediatric Neurologists Services 48 Clinics $ 5 4th Year Option: Pediatric Neurologists Services 48 Clinics $

SECTION C-DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 Description of Service

Services by the Contractor will include: The staffing of Pediatric Neurologists at Phoenix Indian Medical Center, in Phoenix, Arizona, for up to 48 Clinics per year. Diagnosis and treatment within the limits of the physician’s usual professional qualification as a Pediatric Neurologists and within the standards of quality generally provided by the other similarly qualified Pediatric Neurologists in the State of Arizona.

In providing these services, the Contractor shall assume and provide guidance and quality of treatment to patients under the terms of this contract, as is provided the general public.

C.2 Scope of Work (SOW)

Specific work duties and services that the contractor shall provide under this contract shall provide include, but not be limited to the following:

The contractor shall provide pediatric neurology consultants in the Pediatric Neurology Clinic (PNC) at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC). This involves performance of health care services including diagnostic and/or therapeutic pediatric neurological services to pediatric patients at PIMC.

The Phoenix Indian Medical Center is a 149 bed general medical and surgical hospital which provides comprehensive health services primarily to Arizona Indians and also to a few other eligible beneficiaries.

PIMC serves as a referral hospital for the more difficult and complex cases from other hospitals and health centers located throughout the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service. It also serves as the primary health facility for a large number of urban Indians. It is one of the only three referral hospitals in the Indian Health Service (IHS) which provides complex, highly technical health services to an entire Indian Health area.

PIMC Pediatric Neurology Program will hold four (4) pediatric neurology clinics each month. These clinics will be staffed by pediatric neurologists. The pediatric neurologists will be credentialed and privileged at PIMC. They will provide direct care during clinic sessions in addition to phone consults as needed.

The Pediatric Neurologist provides care for pediatric patients with the full range of pediatric neurological conditions. This includes the care of pediatric patients with neuro-pathological conditions and syndromes whose recognition may be difficult to discern or identify and may require pediatric neurosurgical, neuro-radiologic, psychiatric, dysmorphic/genetic, or other subspecialty consultation. The contractor is responsible for determining when he should seek advice or guidance from another medical professional.

The contractor is expected to carry out his duties with very little or no professional guidance. The Contractor provides consultation and/or training to others in general pediatrics or other specialty area at PIMC within the scope of the PNC.

A. Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Within the pediatric neurology subspecialty areas, assumes responsibility for providing these comprehensive pediatric neurological subspecialty services.

Typical activities would include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Provide direction, supervision, and educational assistance to the general pediatric clinicians and others in the PIMC as to the methodologies and appropriate sources for fathering a clinical database for each patient. This might include such things as a history with neurological emphasis, neurological/physical exam, school reports, psychological/psychiatric testing, and neuro-imaging and other diagnostic laboratory studies.

2. Provides direct consultation with individual patients in the PIMC Pediatric Neurology Clinic (PNC). This includes a review of appropriate clinical database as gathered by the pediatric clinicians and other clinicians working in or referring to the PIMC PNC. Then in collaboration with other pediatric clinicians in the PIMC PNC, he makes an assessment of the patient’s clinical problems and devises an appropriate plan for treatment and intervention.

3. Communicates findings and treatment strategies, along with other clinicians in the PIMC PNC to patients and their parents/guardians.

4. Assures preparation of appropriate medical records for PIMC PNC patients so as to assure accumulation and organization of all pertinent clinical data needed to provide these comprehensive services. Produces clinical reports and correspondence concerning PIMC PNC patients to other clinicians, school officials, courts, and individuals as appropriate and in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.

5. In addition, as needed and requested by the PIMC attending Pediatrician, he/she will provide similar pediatric neurology consultations for inpatients. These will usually, but not always, be done at the time that he is attending the PIMC PNC. He/she may at other times give consultation and advice over the telephone to the patient’s attending general pediatrician.

6. The contractor will consult on all the pediatric patients who are in attendance at the PNC during the time and date of the scheduled clinic. Any documentation deficiencies are corrected with a maximum of one warning or supervisory meeting.

7. All inpatient consultations assigned to the Contractor are initiated as least by the time of the next scheduled PNC. Any documentation deficiencies are corrected with maximum of one warning or supervisory meeting.

8. All patient documentation is to be initiated through the dictated medical record database or entered directly into the Electronic Health Record at the time of the PNC. All patient advocacy correspondence will be initiated no later than 7 days after the PNC. Contractor is responsible to keep the above noted professional certifications and state license(s) current and maintain clinical credentials at PIMC.

9. Contractor will provide culturally competent care and service excellence, providing services in accordance with all PIMC policy and procedures.

10. The contractor will work in collaboration with the Chief of Pediatric Services at PIMC, or his/her designee, and other general pediatric clinicians as assigned to the PNC as noted above.

11. Prepare and complete in a timely fashion the medical and other required records for all patients.

12. Subject his/her performance to the hospital’s Performance Improvement Program, Safety Program and Inspection Control Program as the same may from time to time be in effect in accordance with the requirements of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and other external regulatory agencies.

13. Abide by the lawful ethical principles of his/her profession and abide by the bylaws, rules and regulations, general conduct of care, and Policy and Procedures set forth at PIMC.

14. Have complete and current PIMC credentials folder including but not limited to Curriculum Vitae (CV), current license, malpractice insurance coverage, privilege request and credentialing application.

15. Contractor shall see both new and follow-up patients. Consultation will cover both the diagnostic and therapeutic evaluation and management of patients with pediatric neurology problems.

16. Contractor will review and recommend improvements when needed in the policy and procedures that provide for the provision of pediatric neurology medicine delivered at PIMC.

17. If the performance of a contractor employee is unacceptable and upon recommendation of the Chief, Pediatrics or his/her designee, PIMC retains the right to restrict further employment of the physician.

C.3 Staffing Requirements

In accordance, with the specifications as outlined in the Scope of Work, the contractor will be required to have adequate staffing to provide the coverage needed as well as backup coverage in case of an emergency in which their scheduled contract provider cannot cover.

C.4 Contractor Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

1. A doctorate in allopathic or osteopathic medicnie, i.e., M.D. or D.O. is required.

2. Certification as a Diplomat, American Board of Pediatrics with a subspecialty in Pediatric Neurology.

3. Active and unrestricted licensure by a state board of licensure for physicians, e.g. the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners.

4. The Contractor shall meet the same credentialing/privileging requirements as permanent IHS medical officers before being allowed to provide physician services for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center. Physical and mental health status with sufficient adequacy to demonstrate to the medical staff and the Governing Body that any patient treated by him/her will receive care at the generally recognized professional level established by Phoenix Indian Medical Center.

5. All contractors shall present an original current license when reporting to the Phoenix Indian Medical Center Pediatric Department for duty or for orientation whichever comes first. A copy is required for the contract file. No reimbursement will be made for those individuals who report to work with an expired license or a license that is not in good standing.

6. Contractor is subject to a character investigation in the performance of the contract in accordance with P.L. 101-630, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act of 1990.

7. All contractors must provide a copy of their resume for file. Contractor file will be kept by the Phoenix Indian Medical Center for verification of license or certificate, also file will contain personal information such as home address, phone number, next of kin, person to notify in case of emergency, health requirements, mandatory in-service and continuing education, competency assessments, and awards or disciplinary action.

8. Contractor is responsible for his/her own reliable transportation, travel and per diem expenses in the performance of this contract.

9. Contractor is responsible for maintaining satisfactory standard of competence, conduct, appearance and integrity. The quality of work performance of the contractor shall be subject to review.

10. Contractor shall abide by the Service Unit’s Standard of Conduct and policies and procedures.

Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines for his/her behavior and action as outlined in Service Excellence Guidelines to enhance relations between employees, departments, patients, patient’s families and visitors. The contractor shall abide by the bylaws, rules and regulations, general conduct of care, and Policy & Procedures set forth at PIMC.

11. Contractor shall abide by the lawful ethical principles of his/her profession.

12. Contractor is responsible for notifying their immediate supervisor and Project Officer if he/she will be late or will be unable to work due to illness or any other reason.

13. Contractor is compensated only for scheduled hours actually worked at the agreed rate.

Contractors who become sick while on duty will seek medical care from their own private physician, unless contractor is eligible to receive health care from Indian Health Service.

14. Contractor is responsible for completing time sheets for actual hours worked which shall be verified by the Chief of Family Primary Care Medicine Services or his/her designee.

15. Contractor shall subject his/her performance to the hospital’s Quality Improvement Program, in accordance with the requirements of the Joint Commission, the responsible peer review organization and external regulatory agencies.

16. If the performance of a contractor employee is unacceptable, the Federal Government retains the right to restrict further employment of the physician.

17. Contract Physicians are required to be immunized. Indian Health Service (IHS) employee immunization policy requires that all IHS employees working in an IHS hospital or clinic be immunized for the following: Hepatitis B, Rubeola/Rubella and PPD screening yearly.

18. Contractor shall provide documentation of immunity by record of laboratory, evidence of immunity or documented immunization with live virus vaccine.

19. Clinical privileges are documented in writing, signed and granted by the Chief Executive Officer and Clinical Director, and formally approved by the Governing Body.

20. Contractor assures that the following minimum limit of malpractice insurance coverage is $1,000,000. Per occurrence.

21. Contractor shall ensure that proposed providers cooperate with and assist the Government in the conduction of any necessary background checks.

C.5 Other Contractor Responsibility Factors

To be considered for award the offer must comply with the following responsibility factors. Failure to provide the following responsibility factors in the response may disqualify an offer from further consideration.

The Contractor may be an individual, group or organization in which a qualified provider providing services meets the stated qualification requirements described herein.

A qualified provider shall be in attendance at every scheduled clinic.

Pursuant to the Public Law (PL) 101-630, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act and Public Law (PL) 101-647, Crime Control Act, the Contractor shall be responsible for completion of all applications and forms required for the purpose of a background character investigation. If the Contractor is a group practice, all professionals scheduled to provide services at the designated IHS facility are required to complete the appropriate forms. The Contractor shall be required to schedule an appointment with the PIMC Human Resource (HR) Staff Coordinator for completing the forms and for fingerprinting.

The Contractor shall provide services in such a manner as to meet the highest standards of professional ethics and conduct particularly in regard to confidentiality and patient rights. If at any time during the term of the contract, the Government suspects unprofessional behavior and practices, the Contractor will be contacted and requested to take appropriate action in accordance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

The Contractor shall possess a professional medical education from a post-secondary academic institution or be licensed in a field of medical study.

The Contractor shall contact the Project Officer and be responsible for all documentation required for eligibility and temporary physician staff privileges at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC).

The Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the Project Officer in Section G.2 in case of an emergency or inclement weather that would prevent him/her from providing his/her schedule/shift/clinic.

The Contractor shall proficient in writing, typing and have a basic working knowledge and understanding of computer hardware and software.

The Contractor shall not be authorized to perform any services for the Government until the IHS Governing body has granted the contractor such privileges in writing. Federal contract employees do not accrue any form of retirement, social security, insurance or any other form of benefits.

The Privacy Act of 1974 mandates that the Contractor shall maintain complete confidentiality of all administrative, medical and personnel records and all other pertinent information that comes to his/her attention or knowledge. The Privacy Act carries both civil and criminal penalties for unlawful disclosure of records. Violations of such confidentiality shall be cause for immediate termination of the contract.

The IHS shall provide training on the Freedom of Information (as Amended) and the Privacy Act. All IHS regulations and policies applicable to these acts shall be enforced. The Contractor shall not serve as an “expert witness” in any suit against the Federal Government.

The Contractor shall comply with all IHS facility infection control and safety procedures, and standards.

The Contractor shall provide for the consistent performance of patient care process according to the standards of the JCAHO or Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and/or Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) who supplies accreditation to the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service hospitals and health centers. These standards shall include: The Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals, the Laboratory Standards, and Ambulatory Care Standards as they represent the scope of services of this contract.

The Contractor shall assist and provide services and duties as may be requested for normal operational requirements for the department and personnel. The Contractor shall provide work that is consistent with the guidelines and procedures of the IHS. Failure of the Contractor to meet these standards can result in the cancellation of the contract.

The Contractor shall have sufficient knowledge, competence and experience in providing these services on a regular scheduled clinic in the Phoenix Indian Medical Center. The Contractor shall possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, social sensitivity and appropriate professional behavior such that the Contractor can relate constructively to IHS employees, contractors, PIMC patients, client and individuals from the Native American Community.

If appropriate and necessary, the Contractor can provide recommendations to the Supervisor on better improving and enhancing the program environment and delivery of services. The Contractor shall inform the Project Officer, Contracting Officer or Program Manager or their designated representative of any problems encountered or which may be encountered in connection with meeting the needs of the Contractor’s duties.

The Contractor shall not have any work or health restrictions, which could directly or indirectly interfere with the performance of providing services as there will be some moderate lifting and moving of furniture as well as boxes of office supplies and equipment. The Contractor shall maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene and grooming such that their image as a Federal contract employee is compatible with the expectations of the IHS staff.

The Contractor shall be expected to meet all the requirements as set forth in the statement of work. The contract staff will be required to attend the "New Employee" orientation provided by PIMC. This will provide each contractor an orientation to the layout of the facility as well as valuable background information and insight into the Native American Culture and beliefs.

Contractor shall refer patients to appropriate contracted medical (or other) facilities, providing full clinical information for care and diagnostic procedures, for those medical services that cannot be adequately provided at local IHS facilities.

Contractor shall complete all necessary Contract Health documentation for each patient referred outside of PIMC for care.

Contractor shall work with PIMC to ensure that the required documentation is entered into the patient's medical record to adequately document patient condition on admission as well as the patient’s progress during the hospital stay.

Contractor shall coordinate and integrate information obtained into the ongoing health care record at the Service Unit and assures timely follow-up care as required.

Contractor agrees to strict adherence to any and all CMS and Joint Commission standards. The Contractor, at a minimum, will follow unapproved abbreviation guidelines and will provide timely completion and sign off on all medical records per Joint Commission standards.

The Pediatric Neurologist shall meet the same privileging requirements as permanent IHS physicians before being allowed to provide medical services in this facility.

The Contractor shall have the knowledge of human behavior during stressful situations in order to exercise emotional control, tact, patience and reliability in carrying out patient care.

C.6 Client Background

Some of the IHS patients receiving services under this contract may only speak a native language or Spanish or may have limited comprehension of the English language, and/or may reside on a Native American Indian Reservation. The Contractor is expected to demonstrate sensitivity to cross-cultural and language difference and have the ability to work through interpreters as necessary. Consideration must be given to potentially limited transportation and/or home environment facilities. PIMC shall provide translators when needed.

C.7 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. The contractor shall certify to the contracting officer that the Pediatric Neurologists Services meet all the minimum requirements listed below prior to award and submit copies of the following documents with RFP:

1. A doctorate in allopathic or osteopathic medicine, i.e. M.D. or D.O

2. Certification as a Diplomat, American Board of Pediatrics with a subspecialty in Pediatric

Neurology.

3. Active and unrestricted licensure by a state board of licensure for physicians, e.g. the Arizona

Board of Medical Examiners.

4. Current certification is preferred in Basic Life Support (BLS).

5. The contractor has been credentialed by providing documentation of his/her experience background, training, demonstrated ability. Physical and mental health status with sufficient adequacy to demonstrate to the medical staff and the governing body that any patient treated by him/her will receive care of the generally recognized professional level established by Phoenix Indian Medical Center.

b. The following documents are required from the contractor in order for the Indian Health Service to make a proper evaluation: (Return Copies with RFP).

1. A Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Standard Form (SF) 171, (OF)-612/OF-306

Applications for Federal Government

2. OMB NO 0917, Addendum to Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306).

3. Conferred degrees and certified training in the field.

4. Two (2) letter of reference from current or previous employers.

5. Past Work Performance Statement; applicants must describe their present/previous experiences in this field.

6. Credentialing documents and degree conferred.

7. Copy of active unrestricted License to Practice Medicine.

8. Current Health Status Report.

9. Certificate of Immunization. Contractor shall provide documentation of immunity by record of laboratory evidence of immunity or documented immunization with live virus vaccine.

10. Child Care Form, Addendum OMB Approved Form-2012

c. Medical Malpractice Insurance (Submit copy with RFP)

1. Evidence of medical malpractice insurance shall be submitted with the contractor’s proposals.

2. After contract award, the contractor shall provide a completed Certification for each provider to the project officer.

3. Evidence of medical malpractice insurance for continuous coverage, including license renewals, etc. shall be submitted to the project officer on a yearly basis.

C.8 Monitoring of Contractor

a. Peer review for quality of performance will be accomplished by an active member of the medical staff. Each contract physician will be fully credentialed and be required to be actively involved in the quality assurance/performance improvement in regards to Q.A. activities and policy development for the Pediatric Clinic. The contract physician will be required to comply with the Phoenix In d i a n Medical Center Medical Staff By-laws and Rules & Regulations, and, shall meet the same privileging requirements as permanent IHS physician prior to providing physician services in this facility. These physician(s) will be subject to the same peer review as permanent members of our medical staff.

b. PIMC shall provide an ongoing method of monitoring and evaluation of the quality and appropriateness of patient care and of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable. This will be accomplished through written evaluation of the contract physician’s and through bi-yearly (or sooner if circumstances warrant) t e l econfe rences between the Contractor, Project Officer(s) and Department Chief.

c. If a contract physician fails to arrive at the PIMC for a scheduled c l i n i c , the contractor must provide coverage by another provider with temporary, provisional or courtesy privileges approved by the PIMC Medical staff and the Governing Body. If no coverage is provided, the contractor will be required to pay the Indian Health Service for the costs incurred for providing that coverage. Not providing physician coverage on more than one occasion will be reviewed and discussed by the PIMC Medical Staff as to whether there was a compromise of patient care. If performance has been found to be unsatisfactory, the Medical Staff and Governing Body will convene and determine whether to penalize the contractor by withholding payments or if the contract should be terminated due to default.

d. The physician must complete all CMS-8551 and CMS-855R- Medicare Enrollment applications and any other insurance paperwork. Phoenix Indian Medical Center will process all eligible third party claims for reimbursement for services provided by the contractor(s). Copies of and/or access to patient medical records will be provided to business office personnel for the purpose of financial matters regarding billing and insurance collections.

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 Written Correspondence

All Written Correspondence must cite the Solicitation Number on page 1 of the SF 1449. After the award of the contract all written correspondence must cite the assigned contract number.

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services - Fixed Price (8/96)

(a) Definition: “Services,” as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(e) If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may --

(1) Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and

(2) Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

(f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may --

(1) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service; or

(2) Terminate the contract for default.

E.2 Review and Approval and Evaluation

The Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative shall review and approve services provided under the terms and conditions of the contract.

The Contracting Officer, the designated Government Project Officer and the Contractor shall evaluate the services during the term of contract and the report of the evaluation will be made a part of the official contract file. The evaluation will be objective and directed toward the progress made in meeting the contract objectives and statement of work, resolve problems encountered, clarify issues that may arise unexpectedly and to evaluate the accomplishments. The evaluation will be conducted on dates mutually agreed to by all parties.

E.3 Verification of Licensure

To assure that all medical, Professional, and Technical professionals providing services under this contract are properly licensed and that the IHS is aware of any disciplinary actions, which may have been taken against them the Contractor shall:

Verify through appropriate State Boards, all licenses or certifications, active/inactive/lapsed that are providing services under this contract may hold or have held.

Inform the IHS of the statuses of all licenses/certifications, including the reasons for inactive or lapsed licenses; furnish a letter of reference from other health care providers familiar with the candidate’s professional technical practice skills. Provide any performance of disciplinary data that they may have on a candidate and found no reason to reject the candidate.

The information shall be provided to the Project Officer of the receiving facility no fewer than 15 working days prior to the Candidate’s projected date of arrival at the facility. In emergency situations, where there is no time available, a telephone call from the Contractor providing assurance of the above is acceptable. These instances must be well documented, justified and kept to a minimum.

E.4 Contracting Officer Responsibility

The authority to negotiate changes in the terms and conditions or the amounts cited in the contract is reserved to the Contracting Officer.

E.5 Post-Award Administration Monitoring

a) The Contract physician provider will be required to comply with the PIMC Policies & Procedures and shall meet the same licensing/educational requirements as permanent IHS physician provider prior to providing services in this facility. These providers will be subject to the same peer review as permanent members of our physician team.

b) PIMC shall provide an ongoing method of monitoring and evaluation of the quality and appropriateness of patient care and of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable.

c) If a contract provider fails to arrive at the PIMC for a scheduled clinic, the contractor must provide coverage by another provider with temporary, provisional or courtesy privileges approved by the PIMC Medical staff and the Governing Body. If no coverage is provided, the contractor shall be required to pay the IHS for the cost incurred for providing that coverage. Not providing physician coverage on more than one occasion will be reviewed and discussed by the PIMC Project Officer/COTR Staff and the Contracting Officer as to whether there was a compromise of patient care. All compromised situations that arise from lack of patient care by the contractor shall be referred to the Contracting Officer for action and resolution.

d) Once the Contract is awarded, contractor(s) must complete all credentialing and privileging paperwork in accordance with JCAHO, CMS and the PIMC Staff Bi-laws and Rules and Regulations. The Contract provider must meet the same licensing/certification requirements as permanent IHS physician provider before being allowed to provide services in this facility.

The physician provider must also complete all CMS-8551 and CMS-855R-Medical Enrollment Applications and any other insurance paperwork. Copies and/or access to patient medical records will be provided to the business office personnel for the purpose of financial matters regarding billing and insurance collections. PIMC will process all eligible third party claims for reimbursement for services provided by the contractor(s).

E.6 Inspection and Compliance

a. Compliance Inspection: The Project Officer (PO) will, by formal inspection, determine if the specified progress or methods of work are being carried out. Failure to comply with specified work standards may be cause for termination of the Contractor’s right to proceed.

b. Contract Personnel: If the Contractor is absent from the project area, a Contractor’s representative (designated in writing) shall be available for communication on a daily basis while work is in progress.

c. Inspection of Work: Periodic inspection of work shall be made by the PO to ensure compliance with contract specifications. Work not completed to contract specifications shall be reworked at no additional cost to the Government.

d. Determination of Acceptable Work: Inspection as stated above shall be performed by the PO for evaluation of contract specification compliance. The Contractor will be notified in writing of any work not meeting contract specifications. Portions of the service work which do not meet contract specifications shall be re-accomplished by the Contractor and the identified items shall be brought up to the required standard(s) before the service will be considered acceptable.

E.7 Background Check

Contractor’s employees are not able to work a scheduled clinic until the security check is performed and clearance has been obtained by the appropriate agency. At a minimum fingerprints are required and upon clearance at this stage a contractor’s may work a scheduled clinic. However, contractors are required to complete the detail background application and application is to be completed within 30 days once the contractor’s employee has been given access.

All Contractors’ are subject to criminal background check prior to performing services in accordance with the contract terms and conditions. The contractor shall ensure that each of their provider complete the, Certification of Criminal History and Background Check Packet. The completed forms are to be returned to the Project Officer. Additional Background Check packets can be obtained through the Project Officer.

Contractors (and their employees) requiring routine, long-term access (i.e., greater than 6 months) to IHS facilities and/or systems; or providing services to children under 18 year of age are subject to criminal background checks prior to performing services. The contractor shall ensure that each employee(s) complete the Certification of Criminal History and Background Check Packets to initiate the Child & Youth Services National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI). The PO is responsible for providing the contractor with all necessary background check forms. The PO is also responsible for ensuring all background check forms are fully completed and processed prior to commencement of service. The contractor shall return all completed forms to the PIMC Human Resource Office (PIMCHR) located at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), Phoenix, Arizona. Contractors may be directed to the e-QIP website to complete the necessary background investigation forms online (inquire with the PIMCHR should you wish to complete forms electronically). All contractors (or their employees) must appear in person to IHS (or an IHS facility) with two acceptable forms of identity; fingerprints will be taken electronically, or on paper, at this time. This must occur prior to the first date of service (realistically allow a 14 - 30 day processing time before the actual start date). At a minimum, if results are not received within 5 days, the identity credentials can be issued based on a favorable FBI National Criminal History Check (fingerprint check). Note: These timeframes are based on complete and acceptable package, including legible fingerprints.

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