IFB 1207 Psychiatric Services at Goshen and Highland

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) operates the state's residential juvenile justice programs. OCFS DJJOY is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to seek contractors to provide psychiatric services for youth placed in or committed to OCFS custody and who are residing at Goshen Secure Center and Highland Residential Center.

There are three positions available under this opportunity. Psychiatrists (Lot 1) and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP) (Lot 2) who meet the minimum qualifications are eligible to bid on any or all positions. The contracted psychiatrist(s) or PNP(s) should expect to routinely work the number of hours identified below. Please see Section 4.1 Method of Award and Section 4.2 Price for details regarding the maximum bid rate and how awards will be made.

Please Note: All services covered under this procurement are expected to be delivered in-person unless stated otherwise. OCFS, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to allow for telepsychiatry services when it is determined to be in the best interest of the State. The determination to allow for telepsychiatry services will only be made during contract service delivery, not during the bidding process. If telepsychiatry services are allowed during the contract by OCFS, all required services to youth as indicated in Section 3.2 Product/Service Specifications and Section 3.3 Delivery are expected to be delivered.

There are three positions available:

• Goshen Secure Center has two available positions each with a total number of routine hours not to exceed 528 hours per year. It is anticipated the awarded psychiatrist(s) or PNP(s) will work approximately 44 hours per month.

• Highland Residential Center has one available position with a total number of routine hours not to exceed 468 hours per year. It is anticipated the awarded psychiatrist(s) or PNP(s) will work approximately 39 hours per month.

All bidders who satisfy the requirements noted in Section 3.2 through Section 3.5 are eligible. Failure to meet the minimum requirements may result in a bid being found non-responsive and eliminated from consideration.

Due to the nature of the requested services, locum tenen vendors and staffing agencies are not eligible to bid on this procurement. A staffing agency is any organization acting as an intermediary between job seekers and employment opportunities.

Please refer to the IFB document on the "Documents" tab for credentials and other requirements.