24CS0036 - endodontic services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking qualified vendors to provide Endodontic Services for the residents of the Veterans Home of California - Chula Vista, located in Chula Vista, California. The selected Contractor will be required to provide all necessary labor, materials, staff, licenses, and permits to perform endodontic services, including consultation, endodontic therapy and retreatment, and other related procedures. Services may be provided at the Contractor's licensed facility, and the Contractor must meet all state and federal requirements, maintain appropriate licenses and certifications, and comply with the Home's policies and procedures. The initial contract term is unspecified, but the Contractor must provide 30 days' notice prior to cancelling scheduled services. The Contractor shall be compensated based on Medicare and Medi-Cal reimbursement fee schedules, and must bill USDVA, private insurance, Medicare, and Medi-Cal prior to billing CalVet.

The solicitation includes a requirement for a minimum of 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, and a DVBE incentive will be provided to bidders based on the level of DVBE participation. Bidders must provide a certification that the work to be performed by DVBE subcontractors meets the commercially useful function requirements. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) does not specify a budget range or potential award value, but the contract term is from November 1, 2023 or upon approval, whichever is later, to June 30, 2026.