Weber Basin Medical Services Medical Serivces

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarification regarding the practice requirements for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in relation to a potential collaborative agreement.

• Question: Is a collaborative agreement required for a Nurse Practitioner?
• Answer: Nurse Practitioners can practice independently in the state of Utah.

This clarification may affect how bidders understand staffing requirements or the qualifications needed for NP roles within the scope of the opportunity, particularly if the opportunity involves services in Utah.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarification regarding licensing requirements for healthcare providers in response to vendor questions.

• Provider Licensure: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and Physician Assistants (PAs) are required to be licensed in the state of Utah.
• Reciprocity: There is no mention of reciprocity with other states or national licensure as an alternative to Utah licensure.
• Prescribing Authority: Providers must also possess prescribing authority within the state of Utah.

This clarification confirms that all prospective providers must hold a valid Utah state license and prescribing authority. Bidders should ensure their proposed candidates meet this specific state-level requirement.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the provision of on-site medical services for students at the Weber Basin Job Corps Center. The services are intended to support at-risk youth and young adults aged 16-24, providing basic health services, examinations, assessments, treatment, prescription issuance, immunizations, health condition monitoring, hospitalization recommendations, follow-up care, and prevention planning.

• On-site Medical Services: Provided by licensed Physicians and/or Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants.

• Scope of Services: Includes examinations, assessments, treatment, prescription issuance, immunizations, health condition monitoring, hospitalization recommendations, follow-up care, and prevention planning.

• Coordination: Services must coordinate with other health and wellness components on Center.

• Compliance: Adherence to Federal laws/regulations, OSHA, HIPAA, state and local laws, and American Medical Association guidelines.

• Documentation: Timely recording of all medical documentation on the Student Health Record (SHR) and Job Corps Health and Wellness Program forms.

• Key Personnel: Must possess active, unrestricted licenses, agree to background checks and drug testing, and maintain required insurance.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) with four (4) one-year options, potentially extending to August 1, 2031.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the schedule outlines quantities and pricing for each year.

• Proposal Submission: Includes a Technical Proposal (Quoter's Questionnaire, resumes, licenses, insurance, past performance, technical capability) and a Price Proposal (completed Schedule of Items).

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Key Deadlines: Questions due February 25, 2026. Offer due date is March 4, 2026.

• The solicitation does not explicitly state a set-aside. It is listed under "UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE" with no specific set-aside checked.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses by reference.

• Attachment 1 provides the detailed Statement of Work.

• Attachment 2 is the Quoter's Questionnaire which must be completed.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide on-site medical services for students at the Weber Basin Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (JCCC), ensuring comprehensive healthcare that supports their academic, vocational, and life-learning goals.

• Provision of on-site medical services by a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant.

• Services include examinations, assessments, treatment, prescription issuance, immunizations, health condition monitoring, hospitalization recommendations, follow-up care, and prevention planning.

• Emphasis on early identification and diagnosis of medical problems, basic health care, health promotion, prevention, and education to help students overcome employability barriers.

• Coordination with other health and wellness components on Center.

• Analysis and use of efficient, cost-effective, evidence-based healthcare practices.

• Specific tasks include initial physical examinations, developing medical treatment plans, recording medical documentation, treating minor and acute conditions, managing chronic conditions, providing family planning education, prescribing medications (including Schedule II), collaborating with substance abuse counselors, participating in committees (DAC, applicant review), maintaining medical equipment, and reporting health-related matters monthly.

• Ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

• Participating in quality improvement activities and advising on health education.

• Coordinating with other departments on Center for integrated promotion and education services.

• Adherence to applicable Federal laws/regulations, OSHA, HIPAA, state and local laws, and American Medical Association guidelines.

• Compliance with standards set by the Office of the Director, Job Corps, US Department of Labor (DOL), and the Contractor.

• Medical services subject to monitoring and review by Job Corps assessment teams.

• Contractor personnel must coordinate with the Health and Wellness Director and/or Center Director.

• Monthly reporting on health-related matters to the Center Director and HWD.

• Timely recording of all medical documentation.

• Maintenance of medical equipment.

• Participation in monthly conference calls, webinars, and DOL training.

• Positive and productive manner to facilitate student willingness to pursue treatment plans and achieve positive student satisfaction survey results.

• Medical services required on center (Weber Basin Job Corps Center, Ogden, UT) on a weekly basis.

• Days and hours to be established in coordination with Center personnel, typically one to two days a week, Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.

• Schedule may vary based on Center OBS and PRH changes, with modifications executed via contract modification.

• Contractor personnel must possess an active, unrestricted license to practice independently in the state where services are provided.

• Maintain licensing, certification, and required insurance coverage.

• Agree to a criminal background check and drug testing if determined necessary.

• Contractor is responsible for maintaining their own malpractice/professional liability and general liability insurance.

• Adherence to Job Corps Federal Regulations (20 CFR Part 684), Technical Assistance Guides (TAGs), CMHC Desk Reference, and Job Corps Health & Wellness information.

• Contractor personnel shall not engage in research projects or publications without prior written approval.

• Security procedures of the Center must be followed.

• Student records and reports are property of the US Government.

• Invoices submitted monthly via the INVOICING PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP).

• Past performance evaluations will be conducted annually and at contract completion via the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).