Federal Bureau of Prisons, Western Regional Contracting Office, 6600 Goodfellow St., Dublin, CA 94568

Q -- DENTAL ASSISTANT SERVICES FOR THE METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER, 525 N. ALAMEDA ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 SOL RFQ 224-0009-8 DUE 091197 POC Jennifer Brouillard, Contracting Officer, (510) 803-2774. The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), Los Angeles, California has a requirement for Dental Assistant Services for its inmate population. Interested parties must have a Certificate of Completion from a dental assistant program and be licensed to practice this specialty in the State of California. All services shall be performed in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the field of Dentistry. Services shall include but are not limited to: Chairside assisting the staff Dentist, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, preparing orders for supplies, knowledge of proper use of dental X-ray unit, knowledge of proper infectious waste handling, including OSHA guidelines, proper appointment scheduling, organization of dental records, performance of oral hygiene instructions/education for patients, and possess a valid and current CPR certificate. This contract will be awarded as base year plus four option years. Services will not exceed 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.mto 1:00 p.m. The anticipated period of this contract performance will be: Base Year: Date of Award through 12 months, Option Period #1 -- 13 months from Date of Award through 24 months through date of award, Option Period #2 -- 25 months from Date of Award through 36 months through date of award, Option Period #3 -- 37 months from Date of Award through 48 months through date of award, Option Period #4 -- 49 months from Date of Award through 60 months from date of award. The Service Contract Act applies. Current wage rates issued from the Department of Labor will be applicable to contract award. All offers received in response to this notice will be subject to the evaluation criteria as cited in the Request for Quotation. The anticipated award date is September 26, 1997. All interested parties should submit a written request for the solicitation package to: Jennifer Brouillard, Regional Contracting Officer, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Western Regional Contracting Office, 6600 Goodfellow Street (Camp Parks), Dublin, California 94568. Requests may be faxed to (510) 803-2782. No telephone requests will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by this agency. See Numbered Note 1. (0232)

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