Q -- INFUSION SERVICES

Notice Date

May 10, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, 500 Foothill Blvd., Salt Lake City, Utah 84148

ZIP Code

84148

Solicitation Number

660-040-01

Response Due

July 5, 2001

Point of Contact

Richard Garrard (801) 584-1243

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact Contracting Officer by email (Richard.Garrard@med.va.gov)

Description

Contractor to provide comprehensive Home Infusion Therapy Services for the beneficiaries of the Veterans Affairs Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, Utah in accordance with the contract specifications. Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment and personnel. The size standard is $5 million. This procurement has not been set-aside for small businesses; it is offered for full and open competition. Offers will be evaluated on best value. Prior to best value evaluation, offerors must meet minimum requirements of the solicitation. Minimum requirements include: A) Submit evidence that your firm meets all state motor vehicle and driver licensing requirements, including insurance, for delivery vehicles and personnel proposed to work under this contract, including subcontractors. B) Submit evidence that your firm possesses liability and workers compensation insurance. C) Submit evidence that your firm is registered with the FDA and the DOT. D) Submit evidence that your firm has at least 36 months experience as a provider of infusion services. E) Submit evidence of ability to meet or exceed current Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards. Such evidence might include JCAHO certificate of accreditation, equivalent accreditation, or QM/PI plan that addresses all applicable JCAHO standards. Whether JCAHO accredited or not, offeror must submit QM/PI plan addressing applicable JCAHO standards. JCAHO surveyors may visit contractor. Contract is for a period of one year with two one-year options. JCAHO accreditation must be applied for in the base year and will be required before exercising option for option year 1. The NAICS for this procurement is 621610. All requests for solicitations must be in writing. Faxed requests will be accepted at (801) 584-2506. Solicitation will be issued o/a June 5, 2001 with proposals due July 5, 2001.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010514/QSOL002.HTM (W-130 SN50L7X5)