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Board initiates vendor blackout period tied to upcoming RFIs for concierge, navigation and musculoskeletal services
Summary
The SFHSS board approved initiating a vendor blackout period linked to RFIs that will run from the RFI issuance through the 2020 rates and benefits process (staff indicated October 2018–June 2019); staff will notify board members in writing when RFIs are released and referred questions to counsel as needed.
The board approved the initiation of a vendor blackout period that will apply to Health Service System vendors while staff issues requests for information (RFIs) related to concierge, expert opinion, navigation and musculoskeletal services.
Michael Visconti, contracts manager, explained that the blackout is intended to prevent off‑record communications between board members and potential vendors during the procurement and selection process. Visconti said communications restricted by the blackout include face‑to‑face conversations outside meetings, telephone calls, email, text messages, letters, faxes and social media. He noted that the formal blackout would begin when SFHSS issues an RFI and that board members will receive written notice at that time.
The staff memo suggests the blackout period will cover activities from October 2018 through June 2019 to dovetail with the rates and benefits process. Visconti advised commissioners to contact counsel, Eric Rapoport, if they are uncertain whether a communication falls within the restriction. The board moved, seconded and voted unanimously to approve initiation of the blackout period.
