RFQual0002 Independent Examiner Services (Individual Physicians)

The New York State Comptroller (“Comptroller”), as Administrative Head of the New York State and Local Retirement System, and the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System (“NYSLRS”) and as authorized by the Retirement and Social Security Law, is seeking to contract with physicians having general and specialized medical education, experience, and expertise (“Physicians”). Physicians will conduct independent medical examinations (“IMEs”) of NYSLRS’ members (“Members”) for NYSLRS’ Medical Board (“Board”), render professional, technical, and expert advice and opinion in connection with the IMEs, and will testify at administrative disability hearings on an as-needed basis (“Services”).

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for consideration, interested Physicians must:

1. Be licensed to practice medicine in New York State.
2. Be certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in at least one of the following specialties or sub-specialties:

1. Not have any professional misconduct proceedings pending against them and must not have been previously found guilty of any misconduct.
2. Be able to provide medical facilities that are accessible to persons with disabilities that are suitable for conducting a medical examination.
3. Have sufficient proficiency in English, both verbal and written, to provide the Services.

Services Required

For a complete list of the services required, see Section VI. (Services) of the Draft Contract posted to OSC’s website (link below.)

How To Apply

Physicians interested in this opportunity must submit the following:

1. Current resume or curriculum vitae;

2. A list of addresses for offices where IMEs will be performed;

3. A list of the areas of expertise in which the Physician is Board Certified;

4. Proof of professional liability coverage;

5. Attachment 2 (Certifications), completed and signed; and

6. Attachment 3 (OSC Procurement Forms), completed and signed.

Interested Physicians should submit the above documents to RFP@osc.ny.gov (preferred) or via hard copy mail to:

Director of Finance
Questions for RFQual0002
Office of the State Comptroller
110 State Street, Stop 13-2
Albany, NY 12236-0001

OSC cannot guarantee the volume of work, if any, that will be requested. Physicians must be available on an as-needed basis. All Services will only be performed with the prior approval of OSC.

All documents for this procurement, including Attachment 1 (Fee Schedule), Attachment 2 (Certifications), Attachment 3 (OSC Procurement Forms), and the Draft Contract, are posted on the OSC website at: http://osc.state.ny.us/procurement/index.htm .

Entities must be willing to enter into an agreement with terms materially the same as those of the Draft Contract should the physician be selected for contract award.

Questions regarding this procurement opportunity must be sent via email or via hard copy to the addresses below. A comprehensive list of questions and responses will be posted to the OSC website and will be updated periodically. This listing will not include the identities of the vendors submitting the questions; those will remain anonymous to the extent allowed by law.

NOTE: This is a continuous recruitment solicitation. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applications will be reviewed at least quarterly. OSC may amend or issue addenda to this solicitation. It is the physician’s responsibility to become aware of any such amendments and/or addenda prior to submission of a response. All amendments and/or addenda to procurements will be posted to the OSC website. Applicants may be asked to supply additional documentation as determined necessary to NYSLRS during review of applications.

This solicitation is subject to, and will be conducted in accordance with the OSC Executive Order on Procurement Integrity and OSC’s Procurement Integrity Procedures, both of which are available in full as Appendix D to the contract on the OSC website noted above, or upon email request. All inquiries concerning this procurement must be addressed to Director of Finance, or designees at OSC, via email (preferred) to RFP@osc.ny.gov or via hard copy mail to:

Director of Finance
Questions for Medical Examiners Continuous Recruitment (RFQual #0002)
Office of the State Comptroller
110 State Street, Stop 13-2
Albany, NY 12236-0001

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