Dental Services
This is a Subcontracting Opportunity with Exeter Job Corps Center / Adams & Associates Inc. and not with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Exeter Job Corps Center
162 Main Street
Exeter, Rhode Island 02822
Operated by Adams and Associates, Inc.
For the
U.S. Department of Labor
Scope of Work
Dental Services
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Dentist will provide students of the Exeter Job Corps Center with the services stated below. Such services will be provided as authorized by the Center Director or his/her representative.
Dental Services will be provided in the amount of three hours per 100 students per week; totaling
4.5 hours per week for 24 weeks.
Services to be provided will include, but will not be limited to those oral health and wellness services specified in the Job Corps Federal Regulations (The Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook, Chapter 6, Section 6.10, R2; PRH Exhibit 6-4; and applicable Technical Assistance Guides).
The Center Dentist ' shall oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of the total Center oral health and wellness program, which is subject to the approval of the Center Director. Center Dentist shall provide adequate licensed personnel to perform dental services for students, including but not limited to:
A. Assessment and diagnosis, to include:
•· Dental readiness inspection within 14 days after entry by the center dentistor designee (i.e., dental hygienist or dental assistant) to identify urgent care need for oral conditions that if not treated are expected to result in dental emergencies in the near future.
•· Elective oral examination upon student request, including x-rays to precede dental treatment.
B. Treatment, to include:
•· Dental procedures to treat oral disease and correct oral health conditions that may represent employability barriers. Specific procedures include:
•1. Restorations
•2. Extraction of pathological teeth
•3. Root canal therapy on anterior and other strategic teeth
•4. Replacement of missing upper anterior teeth with a removable prosthesis
•5. Dental hygiene treatment that involves nonsurgical periodontal care to treat periodontal disease
•· Referral to off-center facilities as necessary for emergent or urgent conditions treatable beyond the expertise of a general dentist.
C. Oral disease prevention education and management, to include:
•1. Oral strategies, such as oral hygiene instruction, risk assessments, and group education.
•2. Oral health promotion activities with an emphasis on overall wellness and employability.
D. Providing a written diagnosis and treatment plan as part of an oral health and wellness plan for each student and obtaining agreement for voluntary care before proceeding with treatment.
E. Providing oral health education.
F. Establishing an appropriate referral system to ensure the receipt of specialty care as defined in the PRH and within budget constraints.
G. Providing or arranging for 24-hour emergency coverage.
H. Participating in the coordination and integration of the oral health program with the wellness components, Center activities, and Center-community activities.
I. Maintaining the accuracy and confidentiality of all required oral health and wellness records when they are in the subcontractor's presence.
J. Providing support to the students in acquiring and practicing the oral health-related skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will make them employable.
K. Developing and complying with Job Corps infection control policies and procedures.
L. Reviewing and signing Health Care Guidelines annually for dental care in accordance with PRH requirements.
M. Enforcing appropriate student workplace behavior when students are in the dental office or waiting area.
N. Arranging appropriate medical separations in conformity with the PRH.
0. Collecting data and preparing reports as required by the Center Director and/or the Department of Labor.
P. Advising/consulting as requested with the Center Director and Center staff on oral health and dental programmatic issues.
Q. Cooperating with corporate and Regional Office Center assessments.
R. Ensuring that regular preventive maintenance is provided to the dental equipment.
The Center Dentist agrees to adhere to the policies, procedures, and guidelines established by Job Corps
Hygienist will provide students of the Exeter Job Corps Center with the services stated below. Such services will be provided as authorized by the Center Director or his/her representative.
Hygienist Services will be provided in the amount of three hours per 100 students per week; totaling 4.5 hours per week for 24 weeks.
Services to be provided will include, but will not be limited to those oral health and wellness services specified in the Job Corps Federal Regulations (The Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook, Chapter 6, Section 6.10, R2; PRH Exhibit 6-4; and applicable Technical Assistance Guides).
The Dental Hygienist shall function as part of an Oral Health team designed to promote optimal oral health and increase student's awareness of their own personal responsibility in achieving and maintaining oral health and wellness.
Center Hygienist shall provide dental services for students, including but not limited to:
•· Dental hygiene treatment that involves nonsurgical periodontal care to treat periodontal disease
•· Oral disease prevention education and management, to include:
•· Oral strategies, such as oral hygiene instruction, risk assessments, and group education.
•· Oral health promotion activities with an emphasis on overall wellness and employability.
•· Participating in the coordination and integration of the oral health program with the wellness components, Center activities, and Center-community activities.
•· Maintaining the accuracy and confidentiality of all required oral health and wellness records when they are in the subcontractor's presence.
•· Providing support to the students in acquiring and practicing the oral health-related skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will make them employable.
•· Developing and complying with Job Corps infection control policies and procedures.
•· Enforcing appropriate student workplace behavior when students are in the dental office or waiting area.
•· Cooperating with corporate and Regional Office Center assessments.
•· Ensuring that regular preventive maintenance is provided to the dental equipment.
The Center Hygienist agrees to adhere to the policies, procedures, and guidelines established by Job Corps
Also provide Dental Assistant Services in the amount of four hours per 100 students per week; totaling 6 hours per week for 24 weeks.
The Dental Assistant will assist the dentist in providing services and promote oral health and wellness. The Dental Assistant must be certified to take X-rays.
It is understood and agreed that the services provided by the Center Dentist, Hygienist and Dental Assistant are subject to monitoring and review by the Department of Labor.
Solitication #: EXDENTIST14
Bid Package
Location: Exeter Job Corps, 162 Main Street, Exeter, RI 02822
Bids Due: Due on Bidder's letterhead by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 30, 2014.
Procurement Officer: Annette Burgess, burgess,[email protected]
Specific Requirements:
The Dentist must maintain malpractice insurance with limits consistent with the medical service industry, but in no case less than $1 million per occurrence, worker's compensation insurance and auto insurance. EJCA should also be provided current copies of all professional licenses, certifications and professional liability insurance documents required by the Center. Dentis must complete and submit W9 and Vendor Questionnaire (attached).
Payment Terms: Net 30 days
Contract is awarded based on:
Price - lowest reasonable price
Quality - demonstrated through experience and knowledge
Past Performance - past services to center or list of references
Schedule: Described in Scope of Work.
Annette L. Burgess, Purchasing Agent, Phone 4012686010, Email [email protected]
