New York State Contract Reporter #IFB 1255

Psychiatric Services for Youth at NYS OCFS Secure and Residential Centers

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is seeking bids for psychiatric services for youth at four secure and residential centers. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) - Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth - Scope of Services: - Up to five psychiatrist positions across four facilities: - Brookwood Secure Center (2 positions, up to 888 hours/year each) - Industry Secure Center (1 position, up to 624 hours/year) - Taberg Residential Center (1 position, up to 864 hours/year) - Harriet Tubman Residential Center (1 position, up to 624 hours/year) - Services include: - In-person psychiatric evaluations, medication management, mental health rounds, and emergency evaluations - Telepsychiatry may be used at OCFS discretion - Key Requirements: - Bidders must be licensed psychiatrists in New York State, board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - No locum tenens vendors or staffing agencies permitted - Maximum bid rates: $400/hour (in-person), $300/hour (telepsychiatry) - Separate hourly rates required for in-person and telepsychiatry - Three professional references required - Notable Details: - Up to five contracts will be awarded, one per position - Services must comply with OCFS policies and procedures - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a professional services procurement

Description

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is soliciting competitive bids for psychiatric services for youth placed in or committed to OCFS custody at four specific facilities: Brookwood Secure Center, Industry Secure Center, Taberg Residential Center, and Harriet Tubman Residential Center. OCFS intends to award up to five contracts corresponding to five available positions. The contracted psychiatrists are expected to provide in-person services routinely, with telepsychiatry services allowed at OCFS's discretion during the contract term. Bidders must provide separate rates for in-person and telepsychiatry services and meet specific eligibility requirements including valid New York State psychiatry licensure and board certification or eligibility.

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