New York State Contract Reporter #2138442

Statewide Refugee Medical Screening and Immunization Services for New York

New York State is seeking qualified medical clinics and health care providers to deliver initial medical screening and immunization services to newly arriving refugees and eligible persons statewide. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), Bureau of Refugee Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; vaccines from major manufacturers (e.g., Pfizer, Merck, Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline) are likely required - Products/Services Requested: - Initial medical screening exams for refugees (first visit and completed two-visit screenings) - Immunization services, including administration of approved vaccines - Vaccines requested include: - Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP) - Haemophilus influenza type b4 (Hib) - Pneumococcal (PCV) - Inactivated Poliovirus (IPV) - Influenza - Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - Varicella - Hepatitis A (adult dosage) - Hepatitis B - Hepatitis A/Hepatitis B combo - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) - Meningococcal - Zoster - Reimbursement is performance-based per capita, with specified rates for visits and immunizations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Services must be delivered within 90 days of refugee arrival or status grant - Culturally appropriate care and interpreter services included - Providers must comply with MWBE goals (15% MBE, 15% WBE) and state anti-discrimination policies - Registration and prequalification in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) required for not-for-profits - Continuous submission until funds are exhausted; up to $6 million in federal Refugee Medical Assistance funds available - Expanded statewide coverage compared to previous years

Description

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Bureau of Refugee Services (BRS) is soliciting applications from qualified medical clinics to provide initial medical screening and immunization services to newly arriving refugees and other eligible persons. The program aims to ensure follow-up on medical issues identified overseas, identify communicable diseases of public health importance, and support refugees' successful resettlement by addressing health conditions. The program is statewide and includes providing primary care or referrals for ongoing health care. This is a re-issuance with an expanded geographical area.

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