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Is Solicitation 0867-25-0012 for a new service or is there an existing vendor facility (facilities) already providing these services for the USPO/USPSO? b. If there is an existing vendor(s) already providing these services, is this solicitation a re-bid f

Is Solicitation 0867-25-0012 for a new service or is there an existing vendor facility (facilities) already providing these services for the USPO/USPSO? b. If there is an existing vendor(s) already providing these services, is this solicitation a re-bid for those services, or is the USPO/USPSO potentially looking to expand and/or establish a new vendor pool to provide these services?

A. This RFP is not a new service, and currently has existing vendors providing this service. The RFP is required every 5 years for BPAs, and all vendors current or new are required to submit proposals.

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Is it possible to provide fillable forms for the required submission documents, namely, Section A, Section B, Section K, and Attachments A thru D?

Is it possible to provide fillable forms for the required submission documents, namely, Section A, Section B, Section K, and Attachments A thru D?

A. The pdf may be modified electronically, or filled out hard copy but is required to be submitted in pdf format.  “Fillable forms” are not available.

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Please confirm that the items listed in Section M.3 on RFP are the only items required for proposal submission. If any additional documentation or response is required, please clarify and specify what is needed.

Please confirm that the items listed in Section M.3 on RFP are the only items required for proposal submission. If any additional documentation or response is required, please clarify and specify what is needed.

A. As noted on Page L-3 of 15, “The Offeror shall not submit solicitation sections C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J as part of its proposal.” This section also explains what is required for proposal submission.

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. Is Section A considered the first page of the offer/proposal and thus fulfills this requirement, or is a cover letter required to provide this information?

. Is Section A considered the first page of the offer/proposal and thus fulfills this requirement, or is a cover letter required to provide this information?

A. The first page includes specified information and is then followed by Section A.

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Will the USPO/USPSO be willing to be a payor of last resort for services provided when private insurance ends up not reimbursing for non-clinical services that they initially said they would cover during pre-authorization?

Will the USPO/USPSO be willing to be a payor of last resort for services provided when private insurance ends up not reimbursing for non-clinical services that they initially said they would cover during pre-authorization? (Examples might include, the insurance policy doesn’t actually cover the service, the individual is later determined not eligible for out of network services, the individual can’t afford to pay their deductible, the insurance covers only a portion of the stay.)

A. No. The USPO/USPSO is to pay for services when a program plan (Probation Form 45) is submitted for referral to the contracting agency. The USPO/USPSO is responsible for cost of the services provided as outlined on the Probation Form 45.

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Is the USPO/USPSO open to paying a per diem rate that includes a “secure” residential rate for room and board with the added services and benefits that a locked setting would typically offer? This would likely be higher than bids offering unlocked reside

Is the USPO/USPSO open to paying a per diem rate that includes a “secure” residential rate for room and board with the added services and benefits that a locked setting would typically offer? This would likely be higher than bids offering unlocked residential rates.

A. The USPO/USPSO is strictly bound by wording in the RFP.

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For Short-term residential treatment for Douglas and Sarpy Counties, is the USPO/USPSO looking for a secure/locked facility or an unlocked facility to provide the requested services or is the USPO/USPSO open to either locked or unlocked?

For Short-term residential treatment for Douglas and Sarpy Counties, is the USPO/USPSO looking for a secure/locked facility or an unlocked facility to provide the requested services or is the USPO/USPSO open to either locked or unlocked?

A. The Short-term Residential RFP is for an non-custodial facility that complies with the RFP. For more information see Section 1. Residential Placements; (1) Short-term Residential Treatment; 2. Residential Facilities Requirements and Residential Placements (a) Defendant/Person under supervision Information.

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Is USPO/USPSO open to a reimbursement model that aligns with other payor practices that would allow for the full per diem rate on date of admission, and no partial payment on date of discharge?

Is USPO/USPSO open to a reimbursement model that aligns with other payor practices that would allow for the full per diem rate on date of admission, and no partial payment on date of discharge?

A. The USPO/USPSO will follow the RFP as outlined despite the difference of other payor practices. For invoicing purposes per diem rates are calculated based on the following:

a. A calendar day unit (midnight to midnight) for continuous placement of over 24 hours; and

b. Is prorated/calculated as one-fourth of a calendar day for (1) six hours or less, or (2) when a

defendant/person under supervision is absent from contractor’s facility without USPO/USPSO’s or vendor’s permission for over twenty-four (24) hours.

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