24VS0015 - Non-Emergency Transporation Services

The State of California, through the Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), is seeking qualified vendors to provide non-emergency and advanced life support medical transportation services for the Veterans Home of California - Ventura. The contractor shall be responsible for transporting residents to local medical facilities within 30 minutes of request, maintaining resident confidentiality, and meeting specific qualifications, including required licenses, insurance, permits, and certifications. Key deliverables include obtaining prior authorizations, submitting claims within 60 days, ensuring continuity of care, and providing weekly reports on ambulance dispatch, resident information, and transport dispositions. The contract term is not specified, and the procurement has a bid availability date of October 7, 2024, a bid submission deadline of October 28, 2024, a bid opening on October 30, 2024, and a proposed award date of November 4, 2024.

While a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal is not required, DVBE participation is encouraged, and the DVBE Incentive will apply. A Small Business preference of up to 5% may also apply. Bidders must comply with various state requirements, including the Commercially Useful Function Certification, Darfur Contracting Act, and California Civil Rights Laws Certification. The solicitation also includes specific requirements related to the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology. The contract's funding sources and budget ranges are not disclosed.