RFP - Physician 2027.pdf

The City of Burlington Board of Education is seeking a qualified New Jersey‑licensed physician (MD or DO) to serve as the district’s School Physician for the 2026‑27 academic year. The contractor will provide a full spectrum of school‑health services—including athletic physicals, immunizations, student health assessments, chronic‑illness coordination, and consultation to school committees—while complying with state statutes and district policies. The contract is a one‑year term with possible two additional one‑year renewals contingent on performance. • Core duties: review/approve homebound instruction requests, conduct special exams, approve annual athletic physicals within 48 hours, administer immunizations, oversee scoliosis and weight‑certification screenings, and develop/maintain medical standing orders. • Administrative responsibilities: maintain detailed medical records, submit required statutory forms (non‑collusion affidavit, political‑contribution disclosure, insurance certificates, etc.), and participate in case conferences and liaison activities with families and public‑health officials. • Compliance & insurance: provide bid‑bond (up to 10 % of contract amount, max $20 k), performance bond, and extensive liability coverage (general, automobile, cyber, professional malpractice, etc.). • Submission: sealed‑envelope proposals due July 8 2026, 10:00 a.m.; award anticipated within 60 days thereafter.