Request for Bid for Medical Specialty Services

(Opening date: October 1, 2012 and closing date: January 8, 2013 or until filled)

1.   General

The Department of Health and Social Affairs (HSA) of the FSM National Government (hereinafter referred as “government”) hereby solicits bid from interested companies (hereinafter referred as “applicants”) to provide specialty medical services in ophthalmology & optometry, ENT, dentistry, cardiology, orthopedics, OB/GYN and urology in any or all the FSM States of Chuuk, Pohnpei, Yap and Kosrae.  Preference will be given to applicant who demonstrates ability to provide health care to patients in all four FSM States.

2.   Eligibility

Group or individuals who are in good standing or who are licensed to practice medicine in the FSM.

3.   Format of Bid Submission

Applicant may submit a bid in any generally accepted style and format as long as it provides the necessary information as follows:

1.    Name and Address of Agency

2.    Telephone and Facsimile numbers, including contact email addresses and website, if any.

3.    Name, address and email address of the contact person.

4.    Detailed estimate of cost

5.    Evidence that the company has all the necessary resources to provide the above specialty care.

6.    A signed cover letter from the responsible officer.

4.    Submission

Bid must be received at the address below:

Dr. Vita A Skilling

Secretary

Department of Health and Social Affairs

FSM National Government

Palikir, Pohnpei   FM  96941

Phone:          691 320 2619

Fax:             691 320 5263

Email:           health@fsmhealth.fm

Bid can also be sent to health@fsmhealth.fm or fax to (691) 320-5263.  Bid must be received no later than January 8, 2013.

5.    Final Approval

Government reserves the right to reject all or part(s) of any bid submitted.