Questions.docx

Additional Questions for RFQ-TDAT-047-13 (Grand Rapids, MI.)

Question: We have a physician that we currently contract with for medical oversight and prescriptions. We are wondering if it we could bring her on as a unit based employee rather than a subcontracted service?

Response: The decision as to whom an organization hires or subcontracts with is entirely up to the quoter. With that being said, it is the quoter’s responsibility to adhere to the requirements outlined in the solicitation and the Statement of Work (SOW).

Question: On the Solicitation box 12 is titled "Discount Terms" what is that referring to? Also, if there are specific codes related to the discount terms where would I find them?

Response: The box within the solicitation labeled “Discount Terms” refers to the idea that the quoter will offer the Bureau some type of percentage-based discount on monthly invoices based how quickly payments are received from the Bureau to the contractor. Some of the commonly used discount terms include Net 30, 2/10 net 30, and 3/10 net 30. Theses commonly used discount terms can be found by conducting a simple Internet search.

Question: How do you define “client” for the client notification letters?

Response: The term “client” can be defined as any person or entity that your organization has provided services to. The Bureau uses the Client Notification Letters as way to contact other vendors to whom your organization is currently providing services to or has provided services to in the past in an effort to determine your organization’s overall responsibility and ability to meet the Bureau’s requirement. We understand patient/doctor confidentiality rules, so for example, if you have in the past worked with the State Government, Probation Office, or the Marshall’s Service the Bureau could contact theses sources to verify your organization’s responsibility.