RFP-DSS03-21 - Department of Social Services Medical Services - Child Abuse and Neglect

1.            The County of Orange (“County") is seeking proposals from qualified, experienced medical professionals (each individually, “Offeror” and collectively, “Offerors”) to perform examinations and assessments of children who are alleged to be victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse and/or neglect on behalf of the County’s Department of Social Services (“OCDSS”). Child protective/abuse/neglect medical examinations must be performed on both planned and emergency bases for children who are the subject of child protective services (“CPS”) investigations or who are alleged to be neglected as defined by Section 371 of New York State Social Services Law and Section 1012 of the New York Family Court Act. Those served may include children in the care and custody of the Commissioner of OCDSS and children who are named in a report of suspected child abuse or maltreatment.
2.            Please be advised that the County may award multiple contracts under this RFP for the same or similar services based upon the qualifications and area(s) of expertise of Offerors submitting proposals in response to this RFP.  Any successful Offeror awarded a contract under this RFP may be referred to as “Consultant.”