To whom it may concern,
Attached is the RFQ for the upcoming Statewide Medication Regimen Review Services. The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Contract Management Unit is soliciting quotes from responsible and qualified contractors to perform Medication Regimen Review Services Statewide. Please see Scope of Work and Mandatory Requirements for additional details. The term of the agreement is anticipated to be 08/01/2024 - 07/31/2029. Prevailing wage will not apply.
The following minimum requirements must be met:
- A current NYS license and registration (if applicable). The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that they remain current and in compliance throughout the contract term. Renewed documents must be forwarded to OPWDD.
- Successfully demonstrate at least 3 years of experience conducting medication reviews for people with developmental disabilities in settings that require medication regimen reviews.
- The successful quote must be from a NYS Small Business, or a MWBE-certified pursuant to Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law, or a SDVOB-certified pursuant to Article 17-B of the New York State Executive Law. State Finance Law §160 (8), defines the terms “small business concern” or “small business” as meaning a business which is resident in New York state, independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field, and employs one hundred or less employees.
- Completion of all required trainings for contractors, as per NYS Mental Hygiene Law Part 633.8 regulations.
- Contractor must not have a current contract with the New York State Office of General Services to provide or dispense pharmacy drugs to NYS agencies or be a subcontractor of a current contract holder, due to potential conflicts of interest.
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) mandates the compliance and confidentiality of all information and records included and related to the policies, procedures and records of a facility or site and any future rules and regulations of HIPAA. The Contractor must have the ability to become HIPAA compliant and sign a Business Associate Agreement prior to the execution of the contract.
OPWDD will select the responsible and responsive Contractor(s) who submit a quote that will provide the lowest estimated annual cost per region. OPWDD reserves the right to reject any and all offers.
If you are interested, please submit 1 original copy of the RFQ Cost Proposal Page and 1 original copy of all the mandatory supporting documents. The sample contract template is for reference only. Please review the document, familiarize yourself with the language and set up, but do not submit the sample contract template with your bid. The sample contract template is not a required document.
Bid Submissions are due by 4:00 pm on May 7, 2024.
Proposals should be emailed, mailed, or hand delivered to the following address:
OPWDD
Contract Management Unit – RFQ: OPD 050724
C/O Jennifer Vallely, CMS 1
26 Center Circle, Building 58, Service Building
Wassaic, New York, 12592-2637
If you have any questions, you can contact:
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Phone: (845) 877-6821 ext.3333