University of Iowa Ionwave #18601

Guardianship and Conservatorship Establishment Services for University of Iowa Health Care Patients

The University of Iowa is seeking qualified suppliers to provide guardianship and conservatorship establishment services for patients at its medical centers. - Government Buyer: - University of Iowa Health Care, Purchasing Department - Office: 202 PCO - Services Requested: - Establishment and maintenance of guardianship and/or conservatorship for University patients - Includes paying attorney fees, filing for temporary and permanent guardianship, annual court filings, and cooperation with discharge planning - Supplier must apply for both temporary and permanent guardianship simultaneously - Annual filings required to maintain guardianship status - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with similar institutions - References and audited financial statements required - Compliance with HIPAA and other federal/state laws - Agreement to University's Business Associate Agreement if handling protected health information - No offshoring of University data - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year, with up to four one-year extensions (maximum five years) - Place of Performance: - University of Iowa Health Care medical centers (Iowa City campus, downtown Iowa City, North Liberty campus) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The University of Iowa is soliciting proposals from qualified suppliers to provide services to assist with the establishment of guardianship and/or conservatorship for certain University patients. The scope includes paying attorney fees related to filing and obtaining guardianship/conservatorship, timely filing with the court, applying for temporary and permanent guardianship simultaneously, cooperating with discharge planning, and completing yearly filings to maintain guardianship until removal or end of life. The successful supplier will perform guardianship duties as granted by the court. The contract duration is initially one year with possible extensions up to five years.

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