Award
South Carolina Department of Mental Health 4400028358
Contract 4400028358
Recipient
BARTON ASSOCIATES INC
Award Amount
$330,000.00
Ceiling
$330,000.00
Awarded
November 01, 2021
Identifier
4400028358
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), specifically the SCDMH-Santee Wateree Mental Health Center, awarded a contract to Barton & Associates, Inc. located at 300 Jubilee Drive, Peabody, MA 01960. The contract is for the provision of locum tenens nursing services, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), to the facility. The contract initially started on November 1, 2021, with a term ending October 31, 2022, and includes automatic renewals for up to four additional one-year terms, with a maximum termination date of October 31, 2026. Amendments increased the contract value from $300,000 to $330,000. The contract specifies compensation rates of $1,125 per day for a 7.5-hour nursing day, with additional rates for on-call and overtime services. Barton & Associates, Inc. is responsible for providing nurses acceptable to the facility, maintaining professional liability and general liability insurance with minimum coverage amounts, and complying with all applicable tax, labor, and employment laws. The contract includes provisions for removal and replacement of nurses if necessary, confidentiality requirements, compliance with federal and state laws including civil rights and disability acts, and an optional permanent placement fee for nurses who transition to SCDMH employment within specified timeframes. The place of performance is the SCDMH-Santee Wateree Mental Health Center in South Carolina. Unique contract requirements include insurance coverage naming SCDMH as additional insured, a 60-day cancellation notice, and compliance with South Carolina open trade laws.
Description
Contract for Nursing Services between South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) and Barton Associates Inc. Validity Period: 11/01/2021 - 10/31/2026. Target Value: $330,000.00. Contractor to provide locum tenens nursing services to SCDMH facilities with terms including insurance requirements, cancellation policy, and optional permanent placement fees.