Physiotherapy Service

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Physiotherapy Services

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Springhill Institution in the Atlantic 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 includes security requirements.

Nature of Requirements:

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

The Correctional Service Canada has a requirement to provide physiotherapy services for inmates at Springhill Institution. Located in Springhill, Nova Scotia.

Objectives:

The Correctional Service Canada (CSC), Health Services requires Physiotherapy services for Springhill Institution in the Atlantic Region. The Contractor will provide physiotherapy services to inmates and collaborate with the institution’s multi-disciplinary health services team that includes but is not limited to, Nurses, Institutional Physicians, Psychologists, Dieticians and other allied health professionals.

Deliverables:

The Contractor must provide essential physiotherapy services to inmates, as requested by the institutional physician or Chief of Health Services, in accordance with the National Essential Health Services Framework, including any amendment to this Framework issued by CSC during the contract period and any optional period if and when exercised by CSC. This essential service shall include assessments, treatment and the provision of patient education.

The Contractor must prepare physiotherapy clinic lists and appointment schedules triaged based on consults received and emergencies as they arise.

The Contractor, in his/her role as a physiotherapist, must manage all aspects of physiotherapy services including coordination of care provided by other pertinent specialists to inmates to ensure continuity and integration of care. 

The Contractor must document physiotherapy assessments, treatment, and consultations in the inmate’s electronic medical file in accordance with professional standards of practice.

The Contractor must consult with the Chief Health Services regarding requirements for physiotherapy supplies and equipment. Any requests for equipment and supplies must be submitted to, and approved by, the Chief Health Services.

The Contractor must provide the following:

a) Backup personnel to ensure that there will not be any interruption in service and that Canada’s operational requirements are met when the Contractor is unable to provide services (including but not limited to, due to vacation or illness).

The Contractor must perform routine maintenance of on-site physiotherapy equipment and advise the Chief of Health Services of all necessary maintenance and repair work that must be completed by a technician. 

Requests for Special Authorization items that are being recommended by the Contractor are made in accordance with CSC’s Essential Health Services Framework.

Term of Contract:

Period of the Contract: The Work is to be performed during the period of April 1^st, 2023 to March 31^st, 2024 with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year periods.

File Number: 21210-23-4151534

Contracting Authority: Sylvie Gallant

Telephone number: 506-378-8724

Facsimile number: 506-851-6327

E-mail: Sylvie.Gallant@csc-scc.gc.ca

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