23VS0018 - Medical Transportation Services

This is a state-level procurement issued by the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) for Medical Transportation Services at the Veterans Home of California - Ventura. CalVet is seeking qualified vendors to provide emergency-based and advanced life support medical transportation services, including ground transport, Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support, and Specialty Care Transport. The contractor must have the necessary licenses, insurance, permits, and certifications to perform the services, which must meet Medicare and Medi-Cal standards. Services are to be available 24/7 on an as-needed basis, with the contractor transporting residents to local and other medical facilities as authorized. Bidders must submit a complete Bid Rate Sheet, Bidder Certification, Payee Data Record, Bidder Declaration, and various other certifications. Bids will be evaluated for compliance, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The solicitation has a bid submission deadline of April 10, 2024, with bid opening on April 17, 2024, and a proposed contract term from November 1, 2023 or upon approval, whichever is later, to October 31, 2026.

While a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal is not required, DVBE and Small Business incentives and preferences will apply. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with the Commercially Useful Function requirements if using a certified DVBE, SB, or MB subcontractor. The solicitation does not specify an incumbent contractor, and the total contract value is not provided. However, the procurement is for the jurisdiction of Ventura County, California.