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PROPOSED SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO UNITED HOSPICE OF ROCKLAND, INC TO PROVIDE HOSPICE CARE IN ROCKLAND COUNTY - $90,285 The County of Rockland is considering the issuance of a Sole Source award to United Hospice of Rockland, Inc for the provision of End-Of-Life Care Services in Rockland County. This award may be made on a sole source basis in accordance with the Rockland County Procurement Policy. The contract fills a need for: • The operation of a Hospice Residence in Rockland County, providing inpatient level of hospice care • The Provision of Hospice Care Services in Rockland County in the community • Bereavement Services • Educational Programs regarding Bereavement and End-Of-Life Care Program Goals and Services include, but are not limited to: • Increase the number of patients provided hospice services both in the community and at a Hospice Residence located in Rockland County • Put special emphasis on inpatient level of care available through Hospice Approximately 700 patients and families are served on an annual basis. This notice is issued for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for competitive quotes. Any non-profit agency that believes they are qualified to provide the services detailed above and is ready, willing and able to provide the services; shall respond to this notice no later than 3 PM on March 10, 2016 (14 days after advertisement) of this announcement. The response should provide specific details regarding the agency’s interest in providing such services as well as their prior experience in providing the same or similar services. In addition, the response should detail the agency’s connections to the Rockland County community. Responses to this notice must be sent via facsimile to 845-364-3809 or email to purchasing@co.rockland.ny.us. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Organizations submitting a proposal must meet the following requirements: • Medicare and Medicaid Certified • NYS Licensed Hospice • Accredited by the Joint Commission • Be a 501 (c)3 • Be governed by a Board of Directors • Be up-to-date with all IRS filings • Be up-to-date with all NYS filings • Have a 2015 budget with Board approval • Be fiscally sound • Have a Non-discrimination Policy • Have a Conflict of Interest Policy • Maintain program records for the purpose of an audit and provide to the County all program-related information including proprietary materials, upon request • Submit quarterly and year end reports, including attendance lists for each group activity, and log sheets for clients served • Be available for on-site visits, announced and unannounced A determination by the County not to compete the proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the County.
