Adult day health - spokane metro area period of performance: 1/1/2010 - 12/31/10

This is a Request For Quote for Adult Day Center, for the provision of Adult Day Care (ADC) and/or Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) services in support of the VA Medical Center, Spokane, Washington. NAICS:642120. This notice of intent is a request for competitive quotes any firm that believes it can meet the following requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer, VAMC Spokane, WA. 4815 N Assembly St, Spokane, WA., within seven (10) days from the date of publication of this synopsis:

The adult day health care center must provide the following core services:



1. Skilled nursing services other than routine health monitoring

with nurse consultation.

2. At least one of the following skilled therapy services:

physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language

pathology or audiology.

3. Psychological or counseling services, including assessing for

psycho-social therapy need, dementia, abuse or neglect, and

alcohol or drug abuse; making appropriate referrals; and

providing brief, intermittent supportive counseling.



4. Ambulation.

5. Body Care.

6. Eating.

7. Positioning.

8. Self-medication.

9. Transfers.

10. Toileting.

11. Social Services on a consultation basis.

12. Personal hygiene and bathing at a level that ensures client

safety and comfort while in attendance at the program.

13. Routine health monitoring with consultation from a registered

nurse that a consulting nurse acting within the scope of

practice can provide with or without a physician's order.

Examples include: obtaining baseline and routine monitoring

information on a client's health status, such as vital signs,

weight, and dietary needs; general health education;

communicating changes in the client's health status to the

client's caregiver; and annual and as needed updating of the

client's medical record.

14. A nutritional meal and snacks provided each four-hour period

at regular times comparable to normal meal times, including

modified diet if needed.

15. Supervision and or protection for clients who require

supervision or protection for their safety.

16. Assistance with arranging transportation to and from the

program.

17. First aid and provisions for obtaining or providing care in

an emergency.

18. General therapeutic activities that an unlicensed person can

provide or that a licensed person can provide with or without

a physician's order. These services are planned and provided

as an integral part of the client's plan of care and are

based on the client's abilities, interests and goals.

Examples include: recreational activities, diversionary

activities, relaxation therapy, cognitive stimulation, and

group range of motion or conditioning exercises.



A contractor shall have an established facility located within the City Limits of Spokane, Washington.