21120-25-4971121 - Microbiologist services for institutions in the Québec region

Microbiologist Services

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Québec region.

Trade agreement: This procurement is not subject to any trade agreement.

Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid.

Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest priced compliant bid

Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.

Security Requirements: This contract does not include security requirements.

Nature of Requirements:

The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) Health Services require the services of a microbiologist for institutions in the Québec Region, on an as needed basis.

Objectives: The Contractor must provide essential infectiology and infectious disease services to offenders.

Deliverables:

At the request of the Project Authority, the Contractor must provide the following:

(a) Assess patients with an infectious disease.

(b) Prescribe the diagnostic tests needed for treatment (including but not limited to blood tests, ultrasound, FibroScan,) and the necessary treatments (including but not limited to HCV therapy, HIV therapy).

(c) Conduct appropriate examinations of the inmate’s condition.

(d) Study the results of diagnostic tests and make the necessary medical recommendations.

(e) Follow up on inmates with viral hepatitis, HIV, or both.

(f) Make the required referrals to other specialties as needed.

(g) When they are released, refer inmates to the appropriate community resources and plan for medication follow up with the RAMQ.

(h) Provide telephone support if urgent (e.g., treatment adjustment due to significant side effects) within 48 hours of treatment.

(i) Provide a telephone number where CSC health services staff can reach them in an emergency.

(j) Establish a schedule of visits based on the needs of the institution’s clientele with the Project Authority at the requesting institution.

(k) On request, attend training and/or meetings on infectious diseases organized by CSC.

(l) On request, provide public health recommendations to the manager responsible for the CSC request.

Reporting requirements

1. The Project Authority, through the regional primary care physician (general practitioner), may ask that the Contractor provide data on the health services provided to inmates. This may include the use of report templates provided by the Project Authority.

2. At the request of the Project Authority, through the regional primary care physician (general practitioner), the Contractor must prepare or contribute to a regional report.

3. As part of CSC’s obligations to provide health services, the Project Authority may ask, through the regional primary care physician (general practitioner), that the Contractor contribute to reports on the delivery of health care, including but not limited to infectious disease surveillance, mental health, services provided to elderly inmates, opioid agonist treatment and the prevalence of chronic diseases).


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 contract award date to April 30, 2028.

File Number: 21120-25-4971121

Contracting Authority: Samuel Pearson
Telephone number: (873) 307-1779
E-mail: Samuel.Pearson@csc-scc.gc.ca

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