North Carolina Department of Public Safety IMPORTANT BID ADDENDUM Purchasing and Logistics
North Carolina Department of Public Safety Purchasing and Logistics Pat McCrory, Governor Frank L. Perry, Secretary Drew Harbinson, Director Purchasing & Logistics IMPORTANT BID ADDENDUM October 22, 2014 BID Number: 19-012863-MSX ADDENDUM Number: 01 PURCHASER: Sunde’ Sillman COMMODITY/SERVICE: Medical & Psychological Services USING AGENCY: NC Dept of Public Safety OPENING DATE/TIME: Oct 28, 2014 @ 2:00 pm INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The Opening Date/Time is hereby extended to October 28, 2014 @ 2:00 pm. 2. The following questions on subject RFP are hereby answered: Q. Why is DPS developing a pilot program for medical and psychological services? A. Because the Department of Public Safety is looking for a one stop shop. Q. What are the main drivers to have a pilot program for medical and psychological services for the DPS? A. Please see the answer to the first question. Q. Has there been a similar program in the past? If yes, how will this program differ and what is the status of the previous program? A. The Department has not had a one stop shop for Medical and Psychological services. We currently have separate contracts for each service. Q. Annually, how many pre-employment physicals have been performed in the past and how many are expected during the pilot period? A. Based on FY 13-14, annual estimate is 600 applicants in pilot area. Q. Annually, how many psychological tests are performed in the past and how many are MAILING ADDRESS: 4227 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4227 www.ncdps.gov OFFICE LOCATION: 3030 Hammond Business Place Raleigh, NC 27603-3666 Telephone (919) 743-8141 Fax (919-733-3731 www.ncdps.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer expected during the pilot period? A. Please see the above answer. Q. Specifically what type of psychological testing does DPS want performed? A. Appropriate psychological evaluation to determine applicants suitability for functions of criminal justice certified positions Q. Annually, how many drug test has been performed in the past and how many are forecasted in the pilot year? A. Based on FY 13-14, annual estimate is 600 applicants in pilot area. Q. Annually, how many TB test have been performed in the past and how many are forecasted for the pilot year? A. Based on FY 13-14, annual estimate is 600 applicants in pilot area. Q. Please list the job type (description) that will be require pre-employment physicals? A. Link provides specific job classifications certified under criminal justice: http://www.ncdoj.com/getdoc/cef7e301-f98d-47d8-acab-6b913025b2bd/Interpretive-Rule11-12.aspx Specifically, this contract is for those in the categories for State Correctional Officer, State Probation/Parole Officer, State Juvenile Justice Officer and Chief Court Counselor/Juvenile Court Counselor positions. Q. What are the risks associated with each job? A. Please see the job descriptions listed above. Q. Are any of these jobs OSHA regulated jobs? A. Answer not available. Q. What level clinician does the State require to do the medical exam? A. See page 3 Introduction section within Medical Guidelines provided in #23 Q. Pertaining to psychological testing; what job type will require said testing and what risks are associated with the job A. Link provides specific job classifications certified under criminal justice: http://www.ncdoj.com/getdoc/cef7e301-f98d-47d8-acab-6b913025b2bd/Interpretive-Rule11-12.aspx Specifically, this contract is for those in the categories for State Correctional Officer, State Probation/Parole Officer, State Juvenile Justice Officer and Chief Court Counselor/Juvenile Court Counselor positions Q. If we get an indication of psychological or physical illness, will vendor be responsible to refer candidate and /or employee for medical treatment? A. Not in association with agency requirements but based on legal or Board requirements of clinician’s licensure. Q. We understand that DACJJ-CC, DACJJ-JJ and DACJJ-P will participate in this program, will any other agency (potentially) be added during the pilot? A. No Q. Currently, how many employee are in each of these divisions? A. Adult Corrections-includes Prisons and Community Corrections has approximately 20,000 positions and Juvenile Justice has approximately 1,300. Q. How many new candidates are expected to undergo medical and psychological testing? A. Based on FY 13-14, annual estimate is 600 applicants in pilot area. Q. Will any current employees have to medical or psychological testing? If so how many? A. No Q. Are there specific consent/release forms that the State wishes the vendor to use. If so, can you supply us with a copy? A. No, recommend form of vendor choice be used. Q. It states that offeror must provide in advance a list of established criteria/reasons for a deferred decision on psychological evaluation; How much in advance and to whom should this list be provided? A. In accordance with the RFP, the list of established criteria shall be submitted with the proposal response. The proposal shall be submitted to: DELIVERED BY US POSTAL SERVICE RFP NO. 19-012863-MSX North Carolina Department of Public Safety Purchasing and Logistics Office 4227 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1801 DELIVERED BY ANY OTHER MEANS RFP NO. 19-012863-MSX North Carolina Department of Public Safety Purchasing and Logistics Office 3030 Hammond Business Place Raleigh, NC 27603 Q. Please provide latest copy of F-1 and F-2 forms for each job function or at minimum a sample F-1 and F-2 form. A. Adult Correction - Form F-1(CJP): http://www.doc.state.nc.us/docper/Operations/FormF-1.pdf Adult Correction - Form F-2 (DOC): http://www.doc.state.nc.us/docper/Operations/FormF2.pdf Juvenile Justice - Form F-1 (DJJDP): http://www.ncdoj.com/getdoc/cb6341e0-5b10-4e128c0c-9505867a015d/F-1(DJJDP)-6-11.aspx Juvenile Justice - Form F-2 (DJJDP): http://www.ncdoj.com/getdoc/c24610c8-8d8d-46f3ad0f-0e36a4291de0/F-2(DJJDP)-6-11.aspx Q. Are there different drug testing level for each division; please specify. A. No. Q. Please provide the Criminal Justice Medical Screening Guidelines. A. Adult Correction Medical Screening Guidelines: http://www.ncdoj.com/getdoc/05c4589e-d5b3-4eac-9d4d-67e68ee41efd/MedicalScreening-Guidelines-pdf.aspx Juvenile Justice Medical Screening Guidelines: http://www.ncdoj.com/getdoc/a442ded20d82-4bd3-ad9f-f9bf1c696fee/Med-Manual-5-10.aspx Q. Are there any privacy practice notices in existence that the State would like for the Offeror to use? A. Answer not known. Q. Will the State provide office space to chosen vendor? Or will the vendor be situated at their own office(s)? If the State provides space what is the square footage? Is there appropriate urine collection space for drug screens available? A. The vendor shall be situated at their own office. Q. Is there a private space onsite in order to perform medical exams or will this be done at the vendor's sight? A. This shall be done at the vendor’s site. Q. Will the State provide computers and internet connections? A. No Q. Do you prefer the vendor to be located within the State of North Carolina? A. Yes Q. Can this Solicitation be considered for a set-aside for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) only? A. No Q. What unique culture considerations of DPS should offeror consider? A. Please see the following website for information about the Department of Public Safety and its mission, http://www.ncdps.gov/
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