DOC-27-024 Speech Language Pathologist

Solicitation DOC-27-024 is a request from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections to establish a term contract for Speech Language Pathologist services at the Beaumont Correctional Center. The selected provider will be responsible for the evaluation, assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of patients for up to 32 hours per week. Key deliverables include maintaining detailed medical documentation in patient charts, providing advance monthly schedules to the facility's Health Authority, and ensuring staffing continuity through approved subcontractors during absences. The provider must adhere to the Department's operating procedures for inmate care and established clinical formularies. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the eVA portal by December 3, 2026. Evaluation is based on professional competence, clinical experience, certifications, and the proposed service plan. The award process involves shortlisting the most meritorious offerors and conducting negotiations in order of preference to reach a fair and reasonable price. Mandatory requirements for submission include eVA registration, Virginia State Corporation Commission registration, and a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. The contract incorporates the Commonwealth of Virginia Vendors Manual and requires strict adherence to nondiscrimination and drug-free workplace clauses. Payment terms are set at 30 days following invoice or delivery, and vendors are subject to eVA transaction fees based on their DSBSD certification status.