Questions and Answers - 15BFA022R00000004 (2).pdf

1. Can you confirm if Altoona Regional, UPMC Altoona the contracted hospital for FCI Loretto?

Not provided.

2. Could you please share the Medicare Part A and B rates for the previous contract (Attachment 1)?

Inpatient Facility Services: Benchmark Medicare + 90% Outpatient Facility Services: Benchmark Medicare + 86% Inpatient Physician Services: Benchmark Medicare + 86% Outpatient Physician Services: Benchmark Medicare + 86%

3. For 2019 & 2020 please share:

(1) Inpatient facility days – Not provided.

(2) Outpatient facility visits – Not provided.

(3) Is there a minimum guaranteed quantity for each?

No. This is a requirements type contract.

4. Is a Facility Security Officer (FSO) required for this contract?

See clause DOJ-03. Alternative I does not apply.

5. Who is responsible for the payment of background checks?

The Bureau of Prisons is responsible for payment of background checks.

6. Will the CO provide more information on the level of background checks required?

See clause DOJ-03

(1) What are the vaccine requirements for individuals involved in this contract?

See https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/

7. On page 20 of the RFP it mentions the contractors Facility Security Officer, is there a standard set of requirements for who holds this role?

See clause DOJ-03. Alternative I does not apply.

8. Is the contractor responsible for the cost of the ambulance?

Ambulance services is not a requirement of this solicitation.

https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/

9. Should the bid schedule reflect the estimated patient quantities divided by 12 instead of a unit cost?

See Attachment 1 “Contract Pricing & Sub-contract Certification”

10. How will the successful offeror receive eligible inmate information?

See output #4 and #5.

11. Is there a closing date for the submission of questions, and estimated release date of final addendum?

There is not closing date for questions.