Infectious Disease Physician Services for Correctional Healing Lodges in Saskatchewan

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), Prairie Region - Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge and Willow Cree Healing Lodge.Trade agreement: This procurement is not subject to any trade agreement.Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers.Competitive Procurement Strategy: lowest priced compliant bid.Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses.

All interested suppliers may participate.

However, suppliers are to note that this requirement is subject to a preference for Indigenous suppliers and will be set-aside under the federal government Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) if Canada receives two or more responsive bids from Indigenous businesses who meet the requirements of the PSIB.Indigenous businesses that have not already registered in the Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) Indigenous Business Directory should do so.

Additional information on the Indigenous Business Directory is available at the following link: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033057/1610797769658#c3.Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement:This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.Security Requirements: This contract includes security requirements.Nature of Requirements: The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) Health Services require Infectious Disease Physician Services for Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge and Willow Cree Healing Lodge in the Prairie Region.Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge (OOHL) is located at Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, S0N 1N0Willow Cree Healing Lodge (WCHL) is located at Duck Lake, Saskatchewan, S0K 1J0The Contractor (Infectious Disease Physician (IDP)) must provide integrated patient centred medical services to inmates (referred to as patients in this notice) in collaboration with the Institution's inter-disciplinary health care team that includes, but is not limited to: nurses (nurse practitioners, registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses, registered practical nurses), primary care physicians, social workers, dentists, denturists, infectious disease physician specialist, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, behavioural science technicians, mental health providers, psychoeducators, personal support workers, client care attendants, optometrist, physiotherapists, x-ray technologists, foot care specialists, occupational therapists, administrative personnel and other healthcare professionals.Objectives: Provide timely, efficient and cost-effective clinical infectious disease services to federal incarcerated patients at OOHL and WCHL.

The Contractor (IDP) must assess and provide appropriate care to patients with viral hepatitis (chronic hepatitis B; hepatitis C), HIV, and tuberculosis, in addition to other infectious diseases and conditions.

Deliverables: Provide infectious disease care during sessions/clinics, in person or through approved remote clinics at an interval sufficient to provide timely and appropriate care to those who require it, while ensuring that clinic efficiency and cost-effectiveness are optimized.The Contractor (IDP) must provide care based on clinical independence and professional judgment that is not unduly influenced by correctional considerations.

Consistent with the Person Health Care Home model adopted by CSC Health Services, the Contractor (IDP) must provide care that is integrated as demonstrated by a documented Interdisciplinary Integrated Care Plan (ICP) that includes input from the patient.

Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none.Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment.Duration of Contract and Time Frame for Delivery:Period of the Contract: The Work is to be performed during the period of June 1st, 2026, to May 31st, 2029 inclusive.File Number: 21120-26-5155735Contracting Authority: Gisele GautreauTelephone number: (506) 626-2254E-mail: Gisele.gautreau@CSC-SCC.GC.CANOTE TO BIDDERS: Bidders can obtain the complete statement of work and evaluation criteria by downloading the solicitation document and associated documents from the Canada buys / tender opportunities website.

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Notice type: Request for Proposal Procurement method: Competitive - Open bidding Selection criteria: Lowest Price Trade agreements: *None Regions of delivery: *Maple Creek*Saskatchewan Contact: Gisele Gautreau (gisele.gautreau@csc-scc.gc.ca) (506) 626-2254