24CS0061 Rehabilitation Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 24CS0061 for Rehabilitation Services at the Veterans Home of California in Chula Vista. The procurement seeks comprehensive therapy services including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, and related assistant services for veterans home residents. Required services will be provided Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with specific monthly hour allocations: 160 hours for Physical Therapist, 130 hours for Occupational Therapist, 20 hours for Speech Language Pathologist, 20 hours for Physical Therapist Assistant, and 10 hours for Occupational Therapist Assistant. The contract will run from December 1, 2024 (or upon approval) through June 30, 2027, serving a facility with 180 Skilled Nursing Facility beds and 220 Residential Care/Domestic beds. Key procurement dates include: bid availability on December 2, 2024; questions due December 5, 2024; question responses by December 9, 2024; bid submission deadline of December 13, 2024; bid opening on December 16, 2024; and notice of intent to award on December 17, 2024.

While no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal is mandated, DVBE and Small Business preference programs are encouraged. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverages, including professional liability, general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. Bidders must comply with California Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Order No. 4 and 5 from 2001 and adhere to all federal, state, and local wage regulations. The facility currently has no contracted therapy provider, and the awarded vendor will supplement existing staff, being called in as needed with hourly rates applicable to both productive and non-productive time when approved by the Contract Manager. Bidders must submit electronic proposals to keith.wynkoop@calvet.ca.gov, including completed rate sheets, bidder certifications, and various state-required documentation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the submitted hourly rates across the specified therapy positions, with a total contract duration of 31 months.