Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Q -- COMMUNITY HOSPICE CARE SOL RFP 618-103-00 DUE 052600 POC Janice M. Byrd 612-725-2188 VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN is seeking offerors to provide Community Hospice Care for eligible veterans located in thirty-seven counties of Minnesota; fifteen (15) counties located in Wisconsin and two counties located in Iowa. Offeror must be accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) according to Hospice Standards, Medicare certified and licensed by the state/states in which service is provided and remain in compliance throughout the duration of the contract. Multiple contracts will be awarded for the period of June 1, 2000 through May 31, 2001 with two one-year options to renew, subject to the availability of funds. Bid documents available on or about May 8, 2000. Bid opening date is May 26, 2000. Request solicitation documents in writing or by fax at 612-725-2072. Requests must show point of contact, address, and telephone number and fax number. Posted 05/04/00 (W-SN451151). (0125)

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