North Orange County Regional Occupational Program Opengov #MA 042-24010736

Orange County Awards HIV/STD Testing Services Contract to Special Service for Groups, Inc.

This contract award supports public health initiatives in Orange County, California: - Government Buyer: - County of Orange Health Care Agency, Procurement & Contract Services - Vendor: - Special Service for Groups, Inc. (California nonprofit corporation) - Services Requested: - HIV/STD testing services for priority populations (e.g., men who have sex with men, transgender individuals, persons who inject drugs) - At least 1,835 HIV tests and 1,126 STD test panels to be conducted - Use of California Department of Public Health (CDPH) approved test kits (rapid and conventional) - Timely disclosure of positive results and linkage of at least 85% of HIV-positive individuals to medical care within 30 days - Compliance with HIPAA, CLIA, and other federal/state regulations - Data reporting and quality management requirements - Notable Requirements: - Targeting a 1.0% HIV seropositivity rate among clients tested - Fee-for-service contract structure, reimbursed monthly in arrears - Services must be delivered in accordance with strict regulatory and quality standards - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are involved; the procurement is focused on service delivery

Description

The County of Orange is contracting with Special Service for Groups, Inc. to provide HIV/STD testing services targeted at priority populations. The contract aims to achieve an HIV seropositivity rate of 1.0% among clients tested in Orange County. The services will be administered by the County of Orange Health Care Agency and cover the period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026. The contract is based on a fee-for-service reimbursement method with a total aggregate maximum obligation of $525,000.

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