RFP Physician Services Pilot

The contract for the OPWDD Physician Services Pilot involves providing statewide, on-call telemedicine physician services during weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights to support vulnerable populations across all New York State counties. The agreement, lasting 18 months starting around February 2026, emphasizes reducing unnecessary ER visits and facilitating remote triage and medical consultations. It incorporates comprehensive standard clauses from New York State, including provisions on security, confidentiality, insurance, and supplier diversity goals (17% MWBE, 13% WBE, 6% SDVOB), with detailed reporting and compliance requirements. The contract also mandates strict security clearances for personnel, HIPAA compliance, and conflict-of-interest provisions, ensuring data protection and responsible subcontracting. Deliverables are reviewed and accepted at OPWDD’s designated site, with quality and security standards explicitly outlined, including the right to review contractor practices and documentation. Proposal submissions must be organized into three separate volumes—administrative, technical, and cost—each submitted either via email or physical media by October 29, 2025. Electronic files should be in PDF or Excel formats, with clear labeling, and physical submissions require unencrypted USB drives with the same content. The technical proposal is limited to 30 pages, excluding cover pages and attachments. The evaluation process prioritizes technical merit (70 points) and cost (30 points), with awards based on best value considering technical quality, organizational experience, statewide coverage, and diversity practices. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt, submitted to designated OPWDD accounts payable contacts, with electronic payment preferred. Overall, the contract emphasizes compliance with state and federal regulations, responsible service delivery, and robust oversight to ensure quality, security, and diversity in service provision.