Q_and_A.docx

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS REGARDING:

Physician Services; Collbran Job Corps Center

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Number: AG-82A7-S-15-0038

QUESTIONS RECEIVED AS OF 04/21/2015:

1. Have there been physicians and NP/PAs in place and for how long? Is this a new requirement? Is there an incumbent? And if so, can you name the incumbent?

a. Physician Services at Collbran JCC is not a new requirement. Current services have been in place for 5 years and expire 6/30/15. Incumbent information is not available.

2. Are there other members of the healthcare team that are at the JCC during the other hours of the week? And if so, what type of personnel are in place?

a. The center personnel applicable to this requirement are referenced in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) which is included in the solicitation.

3. Is most of the time required by the MD/NP/PA mainly administrative or more of a clinical focus?

a. All duties detailed in the PWS will be conducted during the hours stated in the solicitation.

4. Is the MD required to work the same hours as the NP/PA? Are they there at different times?

a. The days and times that services are provided will be upon mutual agreement between the vendor and the center.

5. Historically, what other "incidentals" have been required of the MD/NP/PA?

a. Incidentals would include any materials, equipment, training, and utilities not specifically mentioned in Section 5A that are necessary to fulfil the requirements defined in the PWS.

6. How many estimated hours are required for the Job Corp physician conference calls and is that in the estimated 4 hours/week?

a. Conference calls are scheduled on an as needed basis and would be included in the estimated 4 hours per week.

7. Is there an historical log on hours actually used for 24/7 coverage?

a. There is no log available. The emergency service stated in the PWS is for phone consultation only.