BiddersConference_RFR190727 TB_final.pdf
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- Attached to
- RFR 190727 Tuberculosis Outpatient Services
- Solicitation number
- BD-18-1031-BID00-BID02-25058
- Issued by
- Suffolk County, Massachusetts
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The document is a Bidders' Conference presentation for RFR 190727 Tuberculosis Outpatient Services, issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). The RFR seeks to purchase early, barrier-free access to TB outpatient services by assuring prompt and low-threshold access regardless of insurance coverage and defining standards of care. The contract term is up to 9 years, with multiple contractors required under a rolling procurement process. DPH will be the payer of last resort, allowing facilities with clinical expertise and capacity to develop and implement their own service delivery models.
The RFR specifies unit rate pricing, with allowable expenses and invoicing requirements detailed. It outlines the goals, objectives, eligible applicants, priority populations, service standards, and coordination with DPH. Provider qualification requirements are also noted, whereby current TB clinic vendors do not need to complete additional forms unless there are updates. The evaluation criteria and procurement calendar are provided, with applications to be submitted through the COMMBUYS system.
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1 4/5/2018
RFR 190727
Tuberculosis Outpatient Services
Bidders’ Conference
April 5, 2018
VISION
Optimal health and well-being for all people in
Massachusetts, supported by a strong public health infrastructure and healthcare delivery.
MISSION
The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death; to ensure access to high quality public health and health care services; and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.
DISPARITIES
We consistently recognize and strive to eliminate health disparities amongst populations in
Massachusetts, wherever they may exist.
DETERMINANTS
We focus on the social determinants of health - the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, which contribute to health inequities.
DATA
We provide relevant, timely access to data for DPH, researchers, press and the general public in an effective manner in order to target disparities and impact outcomes.
INCLUSIVENESS AND COLLABORATION
EVERYDAY EXCELLENCE
PASSION AND INNOVATION
2 4/5/2018
Overview
• DPH will review the RFR
– Timeframe and requirements
– Objectives and content
• Review questions submitted prior to today
• Take questions from attendees
– Content
– Process to submit a response
• Question & Answer document will be posted to COMMBUYS
Suggestions
• Use computer speakers/headset, or phone to listen
• If using computer/landline, please turn off your cell phone and move it away from your computer!
• Participant lines will be unmuted during Q&A
– please mute on your end!
• Option to use the Question Box for questions
3 4/5/2018
DPH Introductions
• Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory
Sciences (BIDLS)
– Jennifer Cochran
• Purchase of Services Office (POS)
– Dele Faly
• Attendees
– Sign in through Chat box
– Name, agency, email
Finding the RFR and application in
COMMBUYS
4 4/5/2018
RFR Overview
RFR Content
• Page 2 Box: Guidance regarding submissions through COMMBUYS and bidder responsibilities
• Page 2-4: Procurement scope
– Contracts begin July 1, 2018
– Qualifying facilities with clinical expertise and capacity to deliver TB outpatient services
– DPH is payer of last resort
5 4/5/2018
TB services are essential
• MDPH will purchase early, barrier-free access to TB outpatient services by:
– Assuring prompt and low-threshold access regardless of insurance by creating payer of last resort source of revenue
– Defining standards of care
– Allowing flexibility at the facility level to develop and implement a model
Content (2)
• Page 4-6:
– Procurement law and rules
– Multiple contractors required
– Rolling procurement
– Unit rate
– Duration of contract – up to 9 years
– Estimated value
6 4/5/2018
Content (3)
• Page 6-16: Specifications for TB outpatient services
– Framework
– Goals and objectives
– Eligible applicants
– Priority populations
– Standards for services
– Medications
– Coordination with DPH
– Allowable costs 11
Content (4)
• Page 17: Performance requirements
• Page 17-19: Invoicing
– Unit rate contracts
– DPH is payer of last resort
– Allowable expenses
– Invoicing
• Page 19: Evaluation criteria
7 4/5/2018
Content (5)
• Page 19-20: Procurement calendar
• Page 20-25:
– Detailed instructions about submission
– Other guidance
– Other requirements
Other attachments in COMMBUYS
8 4/5/2018
POS
• Provider qualification :
– If a bidder does not have current contracts for the purchase of human and social services for clients it must submit provider qualification application materials
– Read Provider qualification requirement info in READ folder
• Current TB clinic vendors don’t need to complete forms in COMPREQ unless there are updates
POS (2)
• Applications must be submitted through
COMMBUYS – Instructions
9 4/5/2018
Questions?
• Use phone or chat
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