New York State Contract Reporter #IFB 1228

NY OCFS Solicits Off-Site Dental Services for Youth at Nine Juvenile Facilities

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is seeking bids from local dental providers to deliver off-site general dentistry services for youth residing in nine OCFS residential and secure juvenile facilities across New York State. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY), Bureau of Contract Management - Products/Services Requested: - Off-site general dental services for youth, including routine and specialized dental care such as oral exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, extractions, crowns, prosthodontics, endodontics, and medication prescriptions - Services must be provided by licensed New York State dentists at community clinics within specified driving distances (30-60 miles) from each facility - Providers must bid a percentage markup or discount to the New York State Medicaid Dental Fee Schedule (not to exceed 167%) - No guaranteed minimum volume; services are requested on an as-needed basis - Estimated monthly dental visits per facility range from 7 to 66 - Notable Requirements: - Providers must be licensed to practice dentistry in New York State and registered to do business in New York - Proof of licensure and compliance with state business requirements is mandatory - Adherence to Medicaid fee schedules and procedure frequency limits - Up to three contracts may be awarded per facility, with appointments assigned to the lowest-cost provider with capacity - Facilities/Places of Performance: - Brentwood Residential Center for Girls (Dix Hills) - Finger Lakes Residential Center for Boys (Lansing) - Highland Residential Center for Boys (Highland) - Industry Residential Center for Boys (Rush) - Industry Secure Center for Boys (Rush) - Harriet Tubman Residential Center for Girls (Auburn) - Taberg Residential Center for Girls (Taberg) - Brookwood Secure Center for Boys (Claverack) - Goshen Secure Center for Boys (Goshen) - MacCormick Secure Center for Boys (Brooktondale) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to all qualified dental providers.

Description

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) operates nine residential facilities for juvenile delinquents and offenders across the state. This Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicits competitive bids from local community dental providers to provide offsite general dentistry services for DJJOY facility-based youth in residential and secure facilities. Bidders may bid a percentage markup above or below the established New York State Medicaid rate. OCFS plans to award up to three contracts per facility based on needs, with services requested on an as-needed basis and no guaranteed volume.

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