23WS0055 - Phlebotomy and Laboratory Services

The State of California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Phlebotomy and Laboratory Services at the Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles. The contract will require the selected vendor to provide comprehensive clinical phlebotomy and laboratory services, including routine and STAT lab work, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contractor must have the necessary licenses, permits, and certifications, including CLIA certification and phlebotomy technician certification. Key deliverables include providing phlebotomy staffing, meeting response time requirements, and adhering to HIPAA standards. The contract term is expected to start on May 2, 2024, or upon approval, and end on May 1, 2027. Bidders must submit all required documentation, including the Bidder Certification, Bid Rate Sheet, and various compliance forms, by the May 3, 2024 due date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

While a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goal is not required, DVBE participation is encouraged, and the DVBE Incentive and Small Business Preferences will apply. Bidders must comply with the Commercially Useful Function, Darfur Contracting Act, and California Civil Rights Laws Certification requirements. The procurement is open to businesses serving the Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City jurisdictions, but no incumbent information or budget ranges are provided in the available documentation.