Title: P5 RFP for Nursing Services

Recommendation:

I recommend approval of RFP 03C-014B for Nursing Services and authorize the Superintendent and Board Chairman to sign all necessary documents.

Description:

P5  Approve the renewal of RFP 03C-014B for Nursing Services

·      Request for Proposal No. 03C-014B was awarded by Board action on May 21, 2003, to Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc., and Private Care, Inc. for two years from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005 with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.

·      By Board action on June 29, 2005, the first option to renew contract was exercised for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

·      The second and final option to renew is now being exercised for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

·      Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc., and Private Care, Inc. have agreed to honor terms, conditions and pricing of existing contract for the forthcoming contract period.

·      Services to be provided include nursing services to individual students with disabilities who’s Individual Education Plan (IEPs) or 504 Accommodation Plan indicate medical needs so severe as to require a nurse during the school day. Services are provided by Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nurse Assistants. Services also include training for District staff for disabled students with a current IEP or 504 Accommodation Plan on procedures such as tube feeding, catheterization, seizure precautions, etc

Financial Impact:
The financial impact to the District Budget is estimated at $2,000,000.  The source of funds is the Exceptional Student Education Department budget.

For Additional Information, contact:

Joseph M. Moore (moorej@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)

Russell Feldman

Attachments (list):
RFP 03C-014B Nursing Tabulations.pdf
RFP 03C-014B Nursing Document.pdf
RFP 03C-014B Nursing Vendor List.pdf