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, San Diego County, California. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, staff, licenses, and permits necessary to perform the required endodontic services, which may include evaluations/consultations, root canal therapies, periapical films, apexifications, retrograde fillings, and CBCT scans. The contractor must meet all licensing and certification requirements and have the ability to adequately provide the services on an as-needed basis. The contract term is from July 1, 2024 or upon approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2027. Pricing is required on a per-service basis, with the lowest overall bid to be used for the award determination.

While a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goal is not required, DVBE participation is encouraged, and the DVBE Incentive will apply. Small business preferences, including the 5% Small Business Preference and the Non-Small Business Subcontractor Preference, are also detailed in the Invitation for Bid (IFB). Bidders must comply with various required disclosures, including the Commercially Useful Function Certification, the Darfur Contracting Act, and the California Civil Rights Laws Certification. The incumbent provider is not identified, but the solicitation suggests a focus on supporting California-certified small businesses and DVBEs. The funding source is not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is issued by a state agency, indicating state funding.