Description
The Thomson-Hood Veterans Center (THVC) is seeking a vendor to provide medical laboratory services for its 285-bed long-term care skilled nursing center. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing laboratory services as ordered by the attending physician/nurse practitioner, notifying THVC of test results, and complying with all federal and state laws and regulations governing laboratory services. The vendor will also be required to integrate with THVC's PointClickCare electronic medical record platform and provide orientation and training to THVC staff on the use of laboratory services. Some key requirements include:
• Providing laboratory services to all residents without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, or handicap
• Notifying THVC of any policy changes derived from current state and federal regulations
• Maintaining all required insurances for employees and facilities
• Complying with all federal and state vaccination regulations
• Providing a schedule for phlebotomy services and specimen pickup
• Collecting and processing all tests and printing all results within 24 hours of collection
The evaluation criteria for this RFP include technical proposal (600 points), cost proposal (400 points), and oral presentation (200 points). The contract term is anticipated to be from 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2028, with the option to renew for up to two additional two-year periods.