Questions_and_Answers_-_W9124X-19-Q-0005.pdf

Questions and Answers – RFQ W9124X‐19‐Q‐0005 Occupational Health Physical Exams (Mobile Unit Service at Government Facilities)

Q1. Can services with the exception of hearing test be performed inside?

A1. No, all services must be performed in the contractor provided mobile unit.

Q2. Is Reno /Carson City at one facility?

A2. No, there is one facility in Carson City and one facility in Reno. The distance between the facilities is 45 miles, and the expectation is for the contractor to provide services at each facility.

Q3. Can we plug in our hearing trailer at all facilities?

A3. Yes.

Q4. Does the customer have a preference date for services to occur?

A4. Preferably during the months September through May to facilitate the availability of most personnel, however the Government will accommodate scheduling during the summer months if requested.

Q5. Will the contractor be allowed to complete the services in 3 days; 2 days for 99 at the North event and 1 .5 days at the South Event?

A5. It would be preferable to conduct the exams over 4 days. 2 days for the North and 2 for the

South.

Q6. When we have worked in other states, we were able to work with a Provider that is a Physician

Assistant rather than the Medical Doctor that was board certified in Occupational Health. Would this be something the customer would consider changing to allow us to pass the savings on the cost but obtaining the same results?

A6. A physician assistant is permissible as long as they are working under the license of a certified

Occupational Health MD.

Q7. How many over 40 exams are expected from each test panel?

A7. Unknown. However, any requirement for laboratory tests for personnel over age 40 will be individually priced under CLIN 0001.

Q8. How many over 50 exams are expected from each test panel?

A8. Zero. Removed any reference to over age 50 from the PWS

Q9. Are we completing PSA’s at these events? If so, how many males are expected to receive one on each panel?

A9. Laboratory tests are only required when potential exposures to hazardous substances are identified. Individual laboratory tests are to be priced under CLIN 0001.

Q10. How many CBC tests are expected on each panel?

A10. Laboratory tests are only required when potential exposures to hazardous substances are identified. Individual laboratory tests are to be priced under CLIN 0001.

Q11. Please indicate all make and models of respirators Technicians will bring for fit testing:

A11. Subject to change. Currently 3M 7500 Half Face Mask, 3M 6100 ‐Half Face, 3M 6200 ‐ Half

Face, 3M6300‐ Half Face, and 3M 7800 – Full Face Mask, Honeywell North 7700, MSA Advantage

200LS, 3M 6211PA1A, 3M 3PB41

Q12. Are we to complete all test on each Technician per Test panel?

A12. No, technicians are identified for certain tests based on the hazards they may encounter in their specific position(s). All employees need hearing and vision. Laboratory tests are only required when potential exposures to hazardous substances are identified. Individual laboratory tests are to be priced under CLIN 0001.

Q13. How many of each labs are to be anticipated?

a. CBC:

b. PSA:

c. Lead/ZPP:

d. Cadmium:

e. Benzene:

A13. Laboratory tests are only required when potential exposures to hazardous substances are identified. Individual laboratory tests are to be priced under CLIN 0001.

Q14. Is there an incumbent?

If so, who?

What was the contract number?

What was the awarded and paid out amount?

A14. Is there an incumbent? Not currently, however services were previously contracted from 30

July 2017 through 29 July 2018.

If so, who? ARC Health & Wellness Centers, LLC (DUNS: 829067623)

What was the contract number? W9124X‐13‐A‐0004 Call Order 0005

What was the awarded and paid out amount? $30, 000.00 / $26,735.00

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