23NRW002 - Temporary Relief Nurse Registry

The State of California, through the Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Temporary Relief Nurse Registry services to support the Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles. The selected contractor will provide temporary staffing of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Registered Nurses (RNs) to cover staffing shortages, vacancies, and leave coverage at the facility. The proposed contract term is from May 13, 2024 to May 12, 2027. Proposals are due by April 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM PST and will be evaluated based on a technical score (up to 100 points) and a cost score (up to 60 points). The RFP outlines minimum qualifications for proposers, including proof of legal business operations in California, relevant references, and technical proposal requirements.

The RFP includes provisions for small business and disabled veteran-owned business (DVBE) participation. Bidders must meet the minimum 3% DVBE participation requirement and may receive additional preference points for higher levels of DVBE involvement. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the RFP does not specify an award value or budget range. However, CalVet reserves the right to award multiple contracts as a result of this solicitation.