RFP-RC-2011-011 - Public Benefit Corporation Feasibility Analysis

Summary of Specifications:
PURPOSE The purpose of this RFP is to inform the private sector of a potential business opportunity to establish a contract for Consulting Services in relation to forming a Public Benefit Corporation to operate the County’s Summit Park Hospital and Nursing Care Center and the County’s Department of Mental Health. PROJECT BACKGROUND The County of Rockland has begun the process to determine if the creation of a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) under New York State Law, to transfer the ownership of Summit Park Hospital and Nursing Care Center and the operations of the Department of Mental Health to a newly created PBC, is in the best interest of the County. The County is also interested in reviewing any additional scenarios in relation the provision of health related services now provided by Summit Park Hospital and Nursing Care Center and the Department of Mental Health. The Rockland County Legislature has passed a “Home Rule” Legislation resolution to request authorization from New York State to form a Public Benefit Corporation.