Tuberculosis Control Physician and Nursing Services
- Client
- Somerville, New Jersey
- RFP Number
- STAFF-16986
- Posted
- 10/3/2026
- Category
- Staffing Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority in Somerville, NJ requires a vendor to provide tuberculosis control diagnostic, clinical physician and nursing, and clerical services for the County Chest Clinic. The vendor must deliver these services in accordance with applicable state and federal guidelines and agency standards of care for tuberculosis disease and latent TB infection. Minimum required staffing during clinic hours includes one nurse, one physician, and one administrative staff person. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations, and the work must be performed onsite. Vendors must submit any questions by October 8, 2026, and may submit their proposal responses digitally via email or online. The contract term will be for one year, and the buyer is seeking proposals for the budget.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP Document CYCOM001427 TB Control Physician FINAL.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The County of Somerset is soliciting proposals through competitive contracting to provide tuberculosis control physician and nursing services for the Somerset County Chest Clinic. Services include diagnostic, clinical, clerical, and directly observed therapy operations. Qualified onshore vendors capable of staffing a physician, nurse, and administrative staff are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- County of Somerset
- Release of RFP
- October 2, 2026
- Questions and Clarifications Due
- October 8, 2026
- Final Interpretations and Addenda Issued
- October 14, 2026
- Proposal Due Date
- October 27, 2026 at 3:30 P.M.
- Evaluation Completed
- November 2026
- Governing Body Action
- December 2026
- Contract Execution
- January 1, 2027
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy
- Submission details
- One original signed in ink and four copies enclosed in a sealed package addressed to Melissa A. Kosensky, Purchasing Agent, Office of the Purchasing Agent, Administration Building - 3rd Floor, 20 Grove Street, Somerville, NJ 08876. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted.
- Contract term
- One-year service contract commencing on January 1, 2027 and expiring on December 31, 2027 with four optional one-year extensions
- Place of performance
- Somerset County Chest Clinic located at RWJBarnabas Health, Somerset, 110 Rehill Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876 and patient residences within Somerset County
- Insurance and bonding
- Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability; General Liability with limits not less than $3,000,000 per person/$3,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and $3,000,000 aggregate for property damage; Automobile Liability with $3,000,000 each accident; Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance; Errors and Omissions Insurance.
- Funding
- NJDOH Tuberculosis (TB) Program
How proposals are evaluated
| Understanding of the Requested Work | |
| Knowledge and Technical Competence | |
| Management, Experience and Personnel Qualifications | |
| Ability to Complete the Project/Services in a Timely Manner | |
| Cost |
Scope of work
- Provide diagnostic, clinical physician and nursing, and clerical services for the County Chest Clinic
- Staff clinic operations with one nurse, one physician, and one administrative support person
- Establish and maintain operational and clinical policies including a written plan for urgent referrals
- Provide initial and follow-up medical evaluations and treatment within specified timeframes
- Provide routine diagnostic and monitoring services at the clinical site
- Designate a Registered Nurse to serve as TB Nurse Case Manager
- Provide directly observed therapy (DOT) to residents of Somerset County
- Provide monthly reports and invoices specifying service counts by municipality
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrate expertise in diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis consistent with state and federal guidelines
- Physician and nurse(s) must provide copy of license/certification
- Staff conducting DOT must maintain a valid New Jersey driver's license, auto insurance, and operational vehicle
- Administrative staff must possess knowledge of office procedures and medical terminology
Documents to include with the bid
- Ownership Disclosure Form
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Proposal Cost Form/Signature Page
- Qualification Statement
- Key Personnel Information
- License(s) or Certification(s) Required by the Specifications
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- EEO/Affirmative Action Compliance Notice or State Certificate of Employee Information Report
- Outline of operational and clinical policies
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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