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Reference Number

0000254993

Issuing Organization

County of Rockland

Owner Organization

Department of Health

Solicitation Type

SSN - Sole Source Notice (Formal)

Solicitation Number

SSN-RC-2021-031

Title

Proposed Sole Source to United Hospice of Rockland Inc to provide Hospice Care

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.1029.C3864001

Details

Location

United States, New York, Rockland County

Delivery Point

Rockland Count

Purchase Type

Duration: 1 year

Piggyback Contract

Description

The County of Rockland Department of Health is considering the issuance of a Sole Source award to United Hospice of Rockland, Inc for the provision of End-Of-Life Care Services in Rockland County.

This award may be made on a sole source basis in accordance with the Rockland County Procurement Policy.

TERM: January 1, 2021- December 31, 2021

The contract fills a need for:

The operation of a Hospice Residence in Rockland County, providing inpatient level of hospice care
The Provision of Hospice Care Services in Rockland County in the community
Bereavement Services
Educational Programs regarding Bereavement and End-Of-Life Care

Program Goals and Services include, but are not limited to:

Increase the number of patients provided hospice services both in the community and at a Hospice Residence located in Rockland County

Put special emphasis on inpatient level of care available through Hospice

Approximately 700 patients and families are served on an annual basis.

This notice is issued for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for competitive quotes.

Any non-profit agency that believes they are qualified to provide the services detailed above and is ready, willing and able to provide the services; shall respond to this notice no later than 3 PM on March 18, 2021 (14 days after advertisement) of this announcement. The response should provide specific details regarding the agency’s interest in providing such services as well as their prior experience in providing the same or similar services. In addition, the response should detail the agency’s connections to the Rockland County community.

Responses to this notice must be sent via facsimile to 845-364-3809 or email to purchasing@co.rockland.ny.us. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Organizations submitting a proposal must meet the following requirements:

Medicare and Medicaid Certified
NYS Licensed Hospice
Accredited by the Joint Commission
Be a 501 (c)3
Be governed by a Board of Directors
Be up-to-date with all IRS filings
Be up-to-date with all NYS filings
Have a 2015 budget with Board approval
Be fiscally sound
Have a Non-discrimination Policy
Have a Conflict of Interest Policy
Maintain program records for the purpose of an audit and provide to the County all program-related information including proprietary materials, upon request
Submit quarterly and year end reports, including attendance lists for each group activity, and log sheets for clients served
Be available for on-site visits, announced and unannounced

A determination by the County not to compete the proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the County.

Dates

Publication

03/08/2021 11:16 AM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

03/11/2021 03:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

03/18/2021 03:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Sabrina Samuels, CPPB

845-364-3807

purchasing@co.rockland.ny.us

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Insurance Required

Award Requirements

- All or None Award

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission