Is the entering our best unit price a total lump sum for the year or a price for each unit per ( intake, session, group session or Assessment)?
The price per unit (intake, session, group session or assessment) completed for this solicitation
If we have only treated local mandated court ordered clients do we still need to complete attachment J.1?
No, you would not complete Attachment J.1 during the solicitation process.
The vendor checklist says to send original and 2 copies of SOLICITATION/OFFER/ACCEPTANCE. Is that just Sections A & B? Do I only need to send one tabbed copy of the remaining documentation for sections J, K, L?
Please see the note at the end of the Vendor Checklist which states, NOTE: The offeror is not required to submit Sections C, D, E, F, G, H, I, or M as part of the proposal. The original and two copies of all other sections and supporting documents must be submitted.
Who do I mail my [proposal] package to?
You will find the contracting officer and address to which you should submit your proposal package on Page A-1, Box 5 of the RFP for which you are submitting a proposal.
What does the Offeror's Background Statement mean?
Please see Section L.1, Preparation of Background Statement which gives specific instructions on completing the Background Statement.
Do you want education and licenses for staff?
Yes. Please see Attachment C in Section L as well as the Question/Answer below regarding education requirements for substance abuse and mental health counselors.
With the extension of the deadline, do I have to complete only the first page (Amendment of Solicitation)?
No. You must complete and submit the Amendment of Solicitation as well as the entire RFP packet.
We provide services in more cities than the one in which we currently provide contracted services for the USPO. Can we submit a proposal for those other locations or only for the region we are currently in?
Yes. You are free to submit a proposal for any BPA for which you can provide services.
On the vendor checklist, it indicates that the original BPA needs to be submitted, but above it lists a number of sections that don't need to be included. That's got me confused.
Vendors are required to submit the entire BPA RFP except the sections noted on the checklist: "NOTE: The offeror is not required to submit Solicitation Sections C, D, E, F, G, H, and I as part of the proposal."
Section J 1, Program Discharge Summary. Are you wanting the demographics of all of my offender clients for the past 12 months? I don't remember having filled that one out before. Or is it just the federal clients?
The first footnote states: "Shall include entire clientele (federal, state, and local). Shall not be limited to only federal probation and pretrial services referrals."
Are vendors given veterans' preference?
No.
What does the Estimated Monthly Quantity stand for?
Estimates of the frequency that the services will be required by our office. These figures are estimates only and the Government is not bound to meet these estimates. *See Section L of the RFP.*
What are the education requirements for substance abuse counselors?
Substance abuse counseling services practitioners shall have at least one of the following (a or b):
(a) An advanced degree (masters or doctoral level) in behavioral science, preferably psychology or social work;
(b) A BA/BS and at least two years of drug treatment training and/or experience.
Counselors shall be certified and/or have credentials to engage in substance abuse treatment intervention as established by his/her state's regulatory board and/or accrediting agency.
What are the education requirements for mental health counselors?
Mental health counseling services must be provided by a licensed/certified psychiatrist, psychologist, or masters or doctoral level practitioner who meets the standards of practice to perform psychotherapy/counseling services as established by his/her state's regulatory board.