T2305 Independent Medical Examinations and Support, Division of Pensions and Benefits

The State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property, is procuring Independent Medical Examinations and Support services on behalf of the Division of Pensions and Benefits. The contract covers the provision of physical and mental independent medical examinations for members of various New Jersey retirement systems who have applied for disability retirement benefits. The successful vendor must provide a panel of qualified healthcare professionals, including specialists in areas like infectious disease, psychiatry, orthopedics, and internal medicine, across three geographic regions of the state. Additional requirements include quality control, HIPAA compliance, and expert testimony and litigation support. The contract term is for 5 years with an option to extend. Key dates include an electronic question and answer period ending August 31, 2020, an optional pre-quote conference on August 5, 2020, and a quote submission deadline of November 20, 2020. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous quote based on price and other factors.

The contract opportunity is open to Minority-Owned Businesses, Women-Owned Businesses, and Small Businesses registered with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. While there is no specific subcontracting set-aside goal, vendors are encouraged to utilize New Jersey Small Business Enterprises and/or Disabled Veteran-owned businesses if possible. The current contractor is QTC Commercial Services, LLC, and the State will not disclose an estimated budget or price per review for this solicitation, but pricing information for the prior contract is available.