NCB 6173 Joint Commission Resources

This is a non-competitive bid (NCB) contract between the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)/Correctional Health Care Services Division and Joint Commission Resources (JCR) to provide gap analysis and accreditation survey services in accordance with Joint Commission standards. The contract period is upon approval through June 30, 2016 and the contract amount is $75,000. CDCR is seeking JCR's unique expertise as the official educator and publisher of the Joint Commission standards, as well as their close relationship with the Joint Commission, which provides them with expert-level expertise on the Joint Commission standards and survey methodology. JCR is the only known single vendor with the capacity to conduct a mock survey and gap analysis encompassing all the accreditation programs under consideration by CDCR, as CDCR is unsure which combination of Joint Commission standards will apply to its institutions. As the Joint Commission's preferred resource for education and training, JCR has the most up-to-date information about the Joint Commission survey methodology and its practical application, making them the best positioned to prepare CDCR for accreditation by the Joint Commission.

This is a non-competitive bid, so no additional bids will be accepted. The justification for the NCB is due to JCR's unique position and expertise as the official educator and publisher of the Joint Commission standards. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, as this is a sole-source contract. The current contractor, JCR, is the incumbent, and there is no information provided about any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract value is $75,000.