NYC Passport #81626Y0783

NYC OCME Solicitation for Locum Forensic Pathologists (MWBE Set-Aside)

The City of New York's Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is seeking City Certified Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) to provide Locum Tenens forensic pathologists through staffing contractors. - Government Buyer: - City of New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) - Scope of Services: - Onboarding and management of independent contractor forensic pathologists (Locum Tenens) to perform: - Complete autopsies - External examinations - Death certifications - Report completion (including for other medical examiners) - Educational and teaching services - Cardiovascular and general forensic pathology consultations - Subspecialty case review and expert consultation - Surrogate testimony - Supervision of fellows - Administrative and payroll services for Locum Tenens staff - Mandatory trainings and orientation (EEO, Health & Safety, Cybersecurity, etc.) - Compensation & Structure: - Fee schedule per service (e.g., $1,500 per autopsy, $300 per external exam, $100 per death certificate, $2,000 sign-on bonus, $800 holiday premium) - Staffing contractor markup not to exceed 15% - Estimated contract value up to $1,500,000 over three years, with renewal options - Notable Requirements: - Board certification and NYS medical licensure required for all Locum Tenens - Mandatory DNA swabbing for quality control - Strict turnaround times for reports - Ability to work at multiple OCME locations or remotely (with secure network compliance) - Services compensated per task; onboarding between 6 and 18 Locum Tenens anticipated - Locations: - OCME Forensic Pathology Centers in Manhattan (520 1st Avenue), Brooklyn (599 Winthrop Street), and Queens (160-15 82nd Drive) - Contracting office at 421 East 26th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10016 - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a staffing and professional services procurement.

Description

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in New York City is soliciting proposals exclusively from City Certified Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) for staffing contractors to onboard Locum Tenens forensic pathologists. The contract involves providing administrative and payroll services for independent contractor forensic pathologists performing autopsies, examinations, consultations, and related duties. The contract term is three years, starting September 1, 2026, with an estimated value up to $1,500,000. Vendors must submit proposals by April 3, 2026, via the PASSPort system.

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