Addendum Two 04-25-25.pdf

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Suffolk County, New York

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This is Addendum Two to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services for the provision of related services to the Division of Services for Children with Special Needs. The addendum updates the rate schedule for provision of related services under RFQ No. 25/00002 and Law No. 25-HS-1195. Responses are being accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis beginning March 13, 2025, through January 31, 2030, at 3:30 p.m. Technical questions are accepted on a rolling basis until December 31, 2029, at 3:30 p.m. Submissions must include an original plus two copies submitted in a tabbed and labeled binder to the Department of Health Services at 3500 Sunrise Highway, Suite 124, Great River, NY 11739-9006, with attention to Elyse Holts at (631) 854-0117 or elyse.holts@suffolkcountyny.gov.

The rate schedule specifies hourly rates for thirteen categories of related services, with individual hour rates ranging from $21.00 to $55.00, group hour rates ranging from $0.00 to $36.30, and coordinator rates ranging from $21.00 to $55.00. Services include speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology services, social work services, audiology, teacher of the hearing impaired, teacher of the visually impaired, certified teacher assistant, music therapy, nursing services, nutrition therapy, orientation and mobility training, parent training, and assistive technology services. Contractors must meet specific certification and licensing requirements outlined in the notes, including state certifications, professional licenses, and approval status with New York State Education Department. Nursing services sessions accompanying patients to or from educational facilities are limited to two hours unless additional time is required by circumstances.

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RFQ for Related Services RFQ No. 25/00002 Rev. 1/16/25; Law No. 25-HS-1195 Commodity Code: 948 Suffolk County Department of Health Services Advertised: 3/13/25

ADDENDUM NO. TWO

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to provide Related Services for the Suffolk County Department of Health Services’

Division of Services for Children with Special Needs

Purpose of Addendum Update Rate Schedule for Provision of Related Services

Technical Questions Due: Will be accepted in writing (email acceptable) on a rolling basis until 3:30pm on December 31, 2029. The Department of Health Services anticipates issuing addendums as necessary to respond to such questions.

Response Due Date: Responses will be accepted and reviewed and Contractors selected on a rolling basis starting March 13, 2025, through 3:30pm on January 31, 2030

Contact Information

Elyse Holts Telephone. (631) 854-0117 Department of Health Services Fax: (631) 854-0116 3500 Sunrise Highway, Suite 124 Email: elyse.holts@suffolkcountyny.gov PO Box 9006 Great River, NY 11739-9006

Response Package Requirements

• Submissions to be sent to Suffolk County Department of Health Services.

• Number of Copies: Original plus two (2) copies.

• The RFQ No. (located on upper right hand corner of this page) must be on:

o All outer mailing envelopes/package o Original Response and all copies on the binder/cover page

• Original must be labeled “ORIGINAL.”

• All copies must be complete copies of the Original.

• Responses should be submitted in a tabbed and labeled binder, not permanently bound.

• Transmittal letter should be placed in First Tab of Binder.

Do NOT return RFQ document. This is for you to keep for reference.

RFQ for Related Services RFQ No. 25/00002 Rev. 1/16/25; Law No. 25-HS-1195 Commodity Code: 948 Suffolk County Department of Health Services Advertised: 3/13/25

A. Rate Schedule for Provision of Related Services

Exhibit H, entitled “Schedule for Provision of Related Services” of the RFQ is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

End of Text for Addendum No. Two

Type of Related Service Code Individual ½ Hour Rate

Group ½ Hour Rate

Coordinator of Services

½ Hour Rate Speech Therapy *1 ST $55.00 $36.30 $55.00 Physical Therapy PT $55.00 $36.30 $55.00 Occupational Therapy OT $55.00 $36.30 $55.00 Psychology Services *2 PSY $55.00 $36.30 $55.00 Social Work Services SOC $30.25 $21.00 $30.25 Audiology AUD $36.30 $0.00 N/A Teacher of the Hearing Impaired *3 TDF $55.00 $36.30 $55.00

Teacher of the Visually Impaired *4 TVI $55.00 $36.30 $55.00 Certified Teacher Assistant *5 ASST $21.00 $0.00 N/A Music Therapy MUS $30.25 $21.00 $30.25 Nursing Services *6, *7 NUR $33.25 $0.00 $33.25 Nutrition Therapy OTH $33.25 $0.00 $33.25 Orientation & Mobility Training OMT $55.00 $36.30 $55.00

Parent Training PNT $55.00 $36.30 N/A Assistive Technology Services ATS $55.00 $0.00 N/A

Notes for Rate Schedule

*1 Contractor must be a certified Teacher of the Speech & Hearing Handicapped and a Licensed Speech Pathologist, except that a Teacher of the Speech & Hearing Handicapped who is not a Licensed Speech Pathologist may provide services as a salaried employee of a NYSED-approved 4410 center based program if that Teacher of the Speech & Hearing Handicapped provides services under the direction of a Licensed Speech Pathologist.

*2 Contractor must be a Licensed Psychologist, except that a certified School Psychologist who is not a Licensed Psychologist may provide services as a salaried employee of a NYSED-approved 4410 center based program if that School Psychologist provides services under the direction of a Licensed Psychologist.

*3 Contractor must be a Certified Teacher of the Deaf & Hearing Impaired and a Licensed Speech Pathologist, except that a Teacher of the Deaf & Hearing Impaired who is not a Licensed Speech Pathologist may provide services as a salaried employee of a NYSED-approved 4410 center based program if that Teacher of the Deaf & Hearing Impaired provides services under the direction of a Licensed Speech Pathologist.

*4 Vision Education Services - May only be provided by a Certified Teacher of the Blind/Partially Sighted.

*5 Teacher Assistant- May only be provided by an approved 4410-program provider agency.

*6 Contractor must be a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health Aide, or Personal Care

Aide. Patient's attending physician must certify minimum level of personnel required. Upon Division's written request, Contractor must provide Division with said physician certification.

*7 When accompanying a patient to or from an educational facility, the duration of Session shall be for two

(2) hours unless circumstances require additional time.

ADDENDUM NO. TWO
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
to provide Related Services for the
Suffolk County Department of Health Services’
Division of Services for Children with Special Needs
Purpose of Addendum
Technical Questions Due: Will be accepted in writing (email acceptable) on a rolling basis until 3:30pm on December 31, 2029. The Department of Health Services anticipates issuing addendums as necessary to respond to such questions.
Response Due Date: Responses will be accepted and reviewed and Contractors selected on a rolling basis starting March 13, 2025, through 3:30pm on January 31, 2030
Do NOT return RFQ document. This is for you to keep for reference.

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