Project: AI Coding Software Ref. #: 210888 Type: RFSQ Status: Open Open Date: Apr 20th 2023, 12:00 PM EDT Questions Due Date: May 3rd 2023, 4:00 PM EDT Contact Information: nicole.opsteen@ssw.ca, Nicole Opsteen Close Date: Jun 2nd 2023, 4:00 PM EDT Days Left: < 1 Project Description:This RFSQ is being issued by the Customer(s) to obtain Proposals for the purchase of an AI IT software to support clinical coding functions and auditing from Proponent(s) (the “Deliverables”) to: (i) address an immediate need by the Customer(s) to purchase the Deliverables; and (ii) establish an independent pre-qualified list for the benefit of Additional Purchasers who may wish to make future purchases of the Deliverables. SSW is representing the Customer(s) as its Bid Administrator, and any rights or obligations of SSW enumerated herein will be exercised on the Customer(s)’s and the Additional Purchaser’s behalf and in their best interests. The
qualified Proponents that are identified pursuant to the evaluation process ARTICLE 8- EVALUATION PROCESS (“Qualified Proponents”) may be asked on an “as, if and when requested basis” to participate in a Stage 2 Requests for Proposals (“RFP”) or Requests for Quotes (“RFQ”) for procurement of Deliverables by Additional Purchasers. SSW reserves the right to: (i) select any number of Qualified Proponents to be added to the Pre-qualified List; (ii) not select any Qualified Proponents from the pre-qualified list; (iii) undertake a separate procurement process for the purchase of Deliverables; or (iv) carry out such other actions as are specifically identified in this RFSQ. The objectives of this RFSQ are to: • Address an immediate need by the Customer(s) to purchase the Deliverables; • Establish an independent pre-qualified list for the benefit of Additional Purchasers; • There will be a Stage 1 evaluation where SSW aims to get price proposals for pre- qualification. Any proponent that will not be included in the pre-qualified list will not be evaluated for Stage 2. • There will be a Stage 2 evaluation for THP and Halton. Only the pre-qualified vendors from Stage 1 will be evaluated in Stage 2. This RFSQ seeks multiple qualified Services Providers that have software for the following categories: • Category A: Clinical Coding Process Software • Category B: Clinical Coding Data Quality Auditing Software Important Events:OngoingOpen DateOnline PortalPosting date for the OpportunityApr 20th 2023, 12:00 PM EDTN/AUpcomingClose DateOnline PortalDeadline for SubmissionsJun 2nd 2023, 4:00 PM EDTN/APassedQuestions Due DateOnline PortalDeadline to submit QuestionsMay 3rd 2023, 4:00 PM EDTN/A Supporting Documentation: Commodity Codes: UNSPSC 432315 Business function specific software: Business transaction and personal business software covers business transactions,auditing ,forecasting and accounting . UNSPSC 81111810 Software coding service: Service that codes in various languages for the creation, management and maintenance of software applications