The contractor shall perform the following Tasks on an as-needed basis: Task #1 – Pre-Employment Medical Examinations (PEME) The contractor shall conduct examinations on new job applicants referred to by the project manager. The contractor will review medical history questionnaires, perform medical examinations, and complete medical examination reports. Completion of the Alaska Police Standards Council form is required for new hires and will be provided by the project manager and/or the applicants. The examinations shall include, but not be limited to: a. Review of individual Health Questionnaires (APSC Form F2-A) on all applicants. b. Medical Examination of referrals to include vision and hearing, cardiovascular system at rest and after exercise, musculoskeletal, laboratory urinalysis only, and TB testing. c. Completion of the Medical Examination Reports, summary of findings, and determination of whether applicant is physically capable of performing the essential functions of the job (APSC Form F2-A&B). d. All applicants are to receive a purified protein derivative (PPD) tuberculosis (TB) screening test or a blood test (QuantiFERON TB GOLD Plus) alternative blood test option to TB. If TB is indicated, the physician shall note test results on the APSC Form F2-B, Question 11. In the event a chest x-ray is necessary to confirm results, the offeror will email the project manager with a request for approval and the quoted price of the x-ray prior to performing the test. The results of the X-ray shall also be noted in Section 11. e. The contractor shall only conduct a hepatitis blood test on an applicant if their history and screening indicate the possibility of hepatitis. This test is not required as part of the standard examination and is only needed if indicated. Pre-approval of the testing cost needs to be received from the project manager in advance of testing...
