BDD - Psych Case Review Services

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry's Bureau of Disability Determination (BDD) is seeking licensed psychologists and psychiatrists to perform case review services for determining Social Security Act disability benefit eligibility. The contract, scheduled to begin July 1, 2022, and end June 30, 2025, covers multiple Pennsylvania jurisdictions including Dauphin, Luzerne, and Monroe Counties, with bidders required to complete a minimum of 40 case reviews per 5-day work week. Qualified professionals must possess an unlimited Pennsylvania license to practice, have appropriate board certifications or residency credentials, and demonstrate at least two years of supervised clinical experience. Bidders must submit electronic proposals by March 25, 2022, at 10:00 AM, including a bid form detailing the number of cases they can review per branch office, proof of insurance coverage, and relevant professional certifications. Key deliverables include comprehensive case reviews to assist in determining disability benefits, with contractors paid $80 per case review and for non-case review services. Technical questions about the solicitation must be submitted via email to RA-li-OIT-BAS-procur@pa.gov, with no phone inquiries accepted.

The Commonwealth will award contracts to responsive and responsible bidders, with priority given to participants in the Small Business Contracting Program. Small business-certified contractors with at least two years of experience will be prioritized and ordered by lowest bid price when issuing purchase orders. While the estimated annual case volume is 116,832, there is no guaranteed minimum work volume for individual contractors. The contract includes provisions for potential price increases of up to 3% after the initial three-year term, subject to Commonwealth approval. Contractors must comply with various worker protection certifications, including adherence to state labor laws and workplace safety regulations. Additionally, due to the sensitive nature of medical information, contractors will be required to sign a HIPAA-compliant Business Associate Addendum to protect Protected Health Information. The procurement emphasizes flexibility, with the understanding that individual contract values will vary and the Commonwealth reserves the right to adjust case review quantities as needed.