C203092 Q&A.pdf

This is a Questions and Answers document from the New York State Office of Mental Health regarding anesthesiologist services solicitation (IFB C203092) at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in West Brentwood, New York. The procurement seeks an MD or DO licensed in New York State with ACLS certification to provide anesthesia services for electroconvulsive therapy to inpatients for 10 hours per week across two mutually agreed working days from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The optional site visit was scheduled for July 23, 2026, with questions due by July 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET and bids due by August 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. The anticipated contract term is five years, commencing September 1, 2026 and ending August 31, 2031, with no renewal options available.

The Q&A document clarifies that this is a contracted position with no employee benefits provided by the State. Specifically, the awarded vendor must provide their own health insurance and malpractice insurance coverage, with no stipend offered for those declining health insurance. Additionally, there is no paid vacation time, retirement benefits, or observation of paid holidays beyond state and federal holidays that the facility observes. Bidders must submit pricing on a fixed hourly rate basis with no escalation allowed throughout the contract term, with all costs including subcontractors and travel expenses incorporated into the quoted rate. Workers' compensation and disability benefits insurance certification is mandatory prior to contract execution. The contract will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder offering the lowest total bid amount who meets all minimum mandatory requirements, including a minimum of three years of experience providing anesthesiologist services and bilingual capability in English and Spanish.