Fit for Duty Exams IFB#24-20060-000

Here is a comprehensive two-paragraph summary of the state and local contracting opportunity:

The Department of State Hospitals (DSH) - Metropolitan is seeking bids for a contractor to perform Fitness for Duty (FFD) examinations for its employees on an as-needed basis. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing a range of services, including orthopedic, neurological, and psychiatric consultations/evaluations, emergency evaluations, x-rays, employee record reviews, testing, dictation, and final certification/reporting. The contract term is anticipated to be from August 8, 2024 through June 30, 2027. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications, including being a medical corporation, physician-owned entity, or otherwise compliant with the Medical Practices Act, and provide proof of licensing, references, and agreement to sign the contract. Bids are due by July 29, 2024 at 2:00PM. The pricing structure is outlined in the Invitation for Bid (IFB), with rates provided for different types of FFD examinations across three fiscal years, though DSH makes no guarantee of the actual amount of work, and the estimated quantities are for comparison purposes only. Contractors must agree to all security provisions if performing work on DSH hospital grounds.

The IFB includes preference and incentive programs, such as for small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises. While no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, the contract has a potential value that is not specified. Bidders must comply with all requirements outlined in the IFB to be considered for this state contracting opportunity.