Respiratory Therapist

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: 
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Government Objectives
Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
Gillian Harney
1902-110 Brew Street
Port Moody British Columbia
Canada
V3H0E4
Nature of Requirements: 
Respiratory Therapist

H3301-112911/A
Armstrong, Wendy
Telephone No. - (604) 775-7691
Fax No. - (604) 775-7526


Health Canada has a requirement for the provision of services as
specified under "Background" below. The purpose of this Advance
Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to signal the government's
intention to award a contract for these services to Gillian
Harney,  Port Moody, BC. Before awarding a contract, however,
the government would like to provide other suppliers with the
opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of satisfying
the requirements set out in this Notice, by submitting a
statement of capabilities during the 15 calendar day posting
period.

If other potential suppliers submit a statement of capabilities
during the 15 calendar day posting period that meet the
requirements set out in the ACAN, the government will proceed to
a full tendering process on either the government's electronic
tendering service or through traditional means, in order to
award the contract.

If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a
statement of capabilities meeting the requirements set out in
the ACAN, a contract will be awarded to the pre-selected
supplier.

Background
The Department of Health Canada has a requirement for
Respiratory Therapy consulting services.  Non-Insured Health
Benefits, First Nations and Inuit Health, Health Canada provides
registered First Nations and Inuit clients with a specified
range of medically necessary health-related goods and services,
including respiratory therapy and related products, when these
goods and services are not covered through private insurance or
provincial/territorial health and social programs. 

Concerns had been raised within First Nations and Inuit Health
regarding the provision of oxygen therapy benefits, client
safety and escalating program costs.  BC Region concerns have
been raised regarding supplier billing practices, increasing
program expenditures and monitoring of clients receiving oxygen
therapy.

The work will involve the following:
-	Review all files of clients regarding oxygen to determine need
and appropriateness of therapy
-	Contact suppliers and/or clients directly as needed
-	Review existing policies and procedures for clients receiving
oxygen and implement changes 		where necessary
-	Provide ongoing in-service training to NIHB staff with respect
to oxygen delivery systems, clinical 		parameters and guidelines
for follow-up.
-	Evaluate current outstanding invoices and contact vendors
regarding overbilling or discrepancies 		as required.
-	Standardize vendor RT reports and number of visits.  Create an
internal monitoring system of 		these reports including
follow-up procedure
-	Provide recommendations and guidance regarding the ongoing
monitoring and control of oxygen 		benefits
-	Provide ongoing consultation with First Nation bands and/or
organizations on oxygen therapy 		program development and
in-service training as requested
-	Attend meetings related to the management and delivery of the
oxygen therapy program as 		requested by NIHB program management
-	Maintain client confidentiality in all aspects of the job

The proposed contract is for a period of  1 year, from May 1,
2012 to April 30, 2013 with an irrevocable option on the part of
Canada to extend the period of any resulting contract by up to 2
additional 1 year periods.  

The estimated value of the contract, including the option
period, is $126,000.00 (GST extra).

Minimum Essential Requirements

Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement
of capabilities that it meets the following requirements:

-  Experience:	5 years 
-  Knowledge and understanding of the BC Provincial Home Oxygen
Service.
-  Academic qualifications:  Completion of a Respiratory Therapy
diploma or degree from a recognized institution
-  Professional designation, accreditation, and/or
certification:   Certification by the Canadian Society of
Respiratory Therapists as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

Justification for the Pre-Selected Supplier
Gillian Harney is being approached as a sole source contractor
for Respiratory Therapy consulting services due to her extensive
experience working as a third party Repiratory Consultant as
well as her 5 years recent experience in home oxygen service. 
She has in-depth knowledge and experience with the BC Provincial
Home Oxygen program as well as other provincial programs. 
Gillian has also provided consulting services for Veterans
Affairs Canada and First Nations organizations such as the
intertribal health Authority and has extensive knowledge of
Health Canada's oxygen therapy program.  

Inquiries and Submission of Statements of Capabilities
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to meet the specified requirements may submit a statement of
capabilities, in writing, to the Contracting Authority
identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this
Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate
how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.


Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:

Wendy Armstrong , Supply Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada
12th Floor - 800 Burrard St.
Vancouver, B.C.   V6Z 2V8
Tel: (604) 775-7691
Fax: (604) 775-7526 
E-Mail: wendy.armstrong@pwgsc.gc.ca





Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate
with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any
questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting
officer identified above.

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and
agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15)
calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it
intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a
pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or
before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets
the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority
may then proceed with the award.  However, should a Statement of
Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the
ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full
tendering process.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a
statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person
identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this
Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate
how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the
closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the
envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile
transmission, on the covering page.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.