REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTENT TO BID

Letters of intent to bid will be received by Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington (AACCW) for the provision of foot care services (soaking feet, trimming nails, routine corn/callous care, & application of non-prescription lotions persons age 60+. Contractor must provide services in each of the following communities: Service Area 1: Adams County (Lind, Othello, Ritzville, Washtucna), Grant County (Desert Aire, Ephrata, Moses Lake, Quincy, & Royal City). Service Area 2: Chelan/ Douglas Counties (Chelan, Leavenworth, Wenatchee). Service Areas will not be further divided, but may be combined into a single Service Area.

Client screening, assessment, & foot care services must be performed by an RN, physician's assistant, LPN or home health aide (with periodic oversight and consultation from an RN), or physician. Clients are assessed on initial visit and up to a maximum of once per quarter. Initial contract may begin as early as 7/1/2005-12/31/2005. AACCW has the option to renew for up to 3 additional 1-year periods.

Letters of intent to bid must be received by 5/31/05 at AACCW, 50 Simon St. SE, East Wenatchee, WA 98802. Only agencies responding with a letter of intent to bid will be allowed to compete in the procurement process. Minority & women-owned businesses encouraged to apply. Successful bidder must abide by WA State EEO policies.

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Pub.: May 20, 2005