90 24 101 RFQ Board Certified Music Therapy Instructor Request For Qualifications (RFQ)

Agency:	Maricopa Integrated Health System
State:	Arizona
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services U - Education and Training Services
Posted:	Nov 16, 2023
Due:	Dec 19, 2023
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

BOARD CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPY

90-24-101-RFQ

INSTRUCTOR

MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT

VALLEYWISE HEALTH

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

BOARD CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPY INSTRUCTOR

DATE OF ISSUE:

DEADLINE FOR INQUIRIES:

DATE & TIME PROPOSALS DUE

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

DECEMBER 5, 2023, NO LATER THAN 11 :00AM PHOENIX AZ. TIME

Direct contact with any Valleywise Health personnel associates with

this procurement other than the Procurement Officer Mary Hammer,

is not allowed beginning with the issuance of this document through

contract award. Failure to comply may deem your offer non-

responsive.

DECEMBER 19, 2023, MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN @11:00AM

PHOENIX, AZ. TIME

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE

90-24-101-RFQ

Request for Quotation No: 90-24-101-RFQ

Due Date:

DECEMBER 19, 2023,

Material and/or Services: BOARD CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPY INSTRUCTOR(S) Due Time: 11:00AM Phoenix, AZ. Time

Mailing Address: All offers must be Emailed to:

Mary.Hammer@valleywisehealth.org

No hard copies of offers will be accepted

By signing below, the Proposer hereby certifies that:

They have read, understand, and agree that acceptance by Valleywise Health of the Proposer’s offer by the issuance of a

purchase order or contract will create a binding contract; They agree to fully comply with all terms and conditions as set forth

in the Valleywise Health Procurement Code, and amendments thereto, together with the specifications and other documentary

forms herewith made a part of this specific procurement;

The person signing the Proposal certifies that he/she is the person in the Proposer’s organization responsible for, or

authorized to make, decisions regarding the prices quoted. The Proposer is a corporation or other legal entity.

No attempt has been made or will be made by the Proposer to induce any other firm or person to submit or not to submit

a Proposal in response to this RFQ.

 All amendments to this RFQ issued by Valleywise Health have been received by the person/organization below. All

amendments are signed and returned with the Proposal.

 No amendments have been received.

The price and terms and conditions in this Proposal are valid for 180 days from the date of submission.

Vendor Quotation

Company Name: ___________________________

Contractor FEIN/SSM: ______________________

Company Account Manager

Address

Payment Terms: net 45 days

City

State Zip Code Telephone:

Email:

Authorized Signature

Typed Name

Title

Date

ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER AND CONTRACT AWARD (For Valleywise Health Use Only)

Your offer is hereby accepted. The Contractor is now bound to sell the materials and/or services listed by the attached award notice based upon the

solicitation, including all terms conditions, specifications, amendments, etc., and the Offerors offer as accepted by the District. The Offeror is hereby

cautioned not to commence any billable work or provide any material or service under this contract until the offeror receives an executed Blanket

Purchase Order

Approved by:

This is NOT a Purchase Order

Date: ____________________________

Contract Number: 90-24- 101-__

Contract Term: One Year (1) with the option to renew for a period not to

exceed five (5) Years

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

BOARD CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPY INSTRUCTOR

SCOPE OF WORK

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Introduction:

Maricopa County Special Health Care District dba Valleywise Health Behavioral Health Services hereby

solicits quotations for a Board-Certified Music Therapy Instructors to provide Music Therapy Classes to

Behavioral Health patients throughout the Valleywise Health Behavioral Health facilities.

MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The professional music therapist must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy from an

AMTA-approved college or university program. The curriculum focuses on musical foundations, clinical

foundations and music therapy principles as specified in the AMTA Professional Competencies. In

addition to the academic coursework, the bachelor's degree requires 1200 hours of clinical training,

including a supervised internship. Graduate degrees in music therapy focus on advanced clinical

practice and research. Meet and maintain state-specific requirements to practice music therapy, as

amended. Current MT-BC Certification.

1. SCOPE OF WORK

It is the intention of these specifications that the Offeror hereunder shall provide all necessary

goods and services to provide Certified Music Therapy Instruction for the Valleywise Health

Behavioral clients. All services shall be billed to and paid by Valleywise Health.

1.1 All services performed under this Solicitation shall be in accordance with all applicable

State, Local and Federal laws governing Certified Music Therapy Instruction.

1.1.1 The Contractor shall maintain all required certifications and licensure in good

standings within the State of Arizona for providing services as described.

1.1.2 It is anticipated the Contractor shall provide services during normal business hours

however, there may be weekend and holiday requirements.

1.1.3 The Contractor shall maintain all records related to the professional services and

duties pursuant to this solicitation. These records are the property of Valleywise

Health.

1.1.4 The Contractor(s) shall have a capacity to handle the volume of work expected.

Valleywise Health does not guarantee expenditure of funds under any resultant

contract(s) generated from this solicitation.

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1.2 OBJECTIVE

1.2.1

At a minimum, the expected outcome of this training for the Behavioral Health

Patients is:



Improved concentration, focus, attention, and interoceptive awareness.



Reduced anxiety, and anger.



Reduced the impact of exaggerated stress responses (fight, flight or freeze)

 Improved emotional regulation.



Improved relaxation, sleep, and mood.



Foster social and communication skills in group therapy



Identify how their thoughts and feelings influence their behaviors and

actions



Learn how to self-regulate



Develop healthy coping skills

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Address loneliness, grief, loss, and stigma that persist despite treatment

1.3 MINIMUM CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

At a minimum the Music Therapy classes shall be held as stated below:

 Each class will last no less than 30 minutes (does not include set up and

breakdown);

 There will be a no less than 30 classes per month held at three (3)

Valleywise Locations-Mesa, Maryvale and Phoenix, Valleywise Health will

determine the number of classes for each facility on a monthly basis;

Valleywise Health has the ability to make revisions without charge should

there be a need.

1.3.1 Valleywise Health may make alterations to the schedule if needed. Alterations will

be provided to the Certified Music Therapy Instructor twenty-four (24) hours in

advance. Valleywise Health will not be penalized for alterations to the schedule.

1.3.1.1 Contractor shall not require or provide Music Therapy that will require Valleywise

Health to purchase any products and/or Equipment to provide the services stated

within this RFQ.

1.3.1.2 Contractor shall not charge for time spent with Valleywise Health Staff to discuss

scheduling, Classes, etc.

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SCOPE OF WORK

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1.3.1.3 All pricing shall include travel time to and from the facility-Valleywise Health will

not pay for mileage or gasoline.

1.3.1.4 All pricing shall be as set forth in Attachment “A”

1.4 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES.

At a minimum the successful offeror(s) must include information that clearly indicates that

Offeror meets the following minimum qualifications:

 Provide treatment based on patient’s needs using a variety of musical

interventions.

 Provide music therapy interventions that are goal-oriented, support

evidence-based practice and are patient and family focused.

 Work closely with the healthcare team in order to develop and implement a

patient-specific treatment plan.

 Must have provided similar services to a similar environment within the past

two years.

1.4.1 The following conditions shall be followed. Deviation from adherence to these conditions

may jeopardize the Contractor’s continued provision of services.

1.4.1.1 Contractor will be responsible ensuring all Board-Certified Music Therapist

assigned to Valleywise Health meet the minimum qualifications.

1.4.1.2 Contractor will assign specific Board-Certified Music Therapy Instructors to each

Valley Wise Health Behavioral Health Facilities.

1.4.1.3

If an assigned Board-Certified Music Therapist Instructor is unable to provide a

class due to illness, vacation, etc. the contractor shall ensure that all temporary

replacements are acceptable to Valleywise Health and meet the minimum

requirements.

1.4.1.4 Contractor is responsible for the payment to instructors.

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