24WS0034 - temporary/relief pharmacist registry services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking a Temporary/Relief Pharmacist Registry Services contract for the Veterans Home of West Los Angeles through Solicitation for Quote (SFQ) #24WS0034. The procurement seeks a qualified pharmacist to provide temporary services on an as-needed basis, covering staff vacancies, extended leaves, or maintaining appropriate staffing levels. The contractor must provide services Monday through Friday, generally from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with potential extended hours up to 6:30 PM. Pharmacists must have a minimum of six continuous months of recent experience, preferably in public or private institutions, and must be graduates of an accredited pharmacy school. Required qualifications include a valid California State Board of Pharmacy license, current CPR certification, and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Key procurement dates include questions due by January 22, 2025, question responses by January 23, 2025, and quote submittal deadline of February 5, 2025. All proposals must be submitted via email to huie.lovelady@calvet.ca.gov, with the contract term running from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2028.

This solicitation is exclusively restricted to Certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) certified by the Department of General Services, with no subcontracting options permitted. No incumbent vendors are currently providing these services, and there is no historical pricing available. The estimated service volume is approximately 96 hours per month, with the award to be made to the lowest responsive responsible quote in accordance with Government Code 14838.5. Required documentation includes a Quote Rate Sheet, standard forms (STD 204, STD 205), Bidder Declaration, DVBE Declaration, Commercially Useful Function Certification, and various other administrative forms. While the specific contract value is not explicitly stated, bidders will be required to provide an all-inclusive hourly rate that will be multiplied by estimated monthly hours and contract duration. In the event of a tie between a certified small business and a DVBE small business, the award must go to the DVBE small business. The solicitation includes specific provisions regarding GenAI disclosure requirements and Russia sanctions compliance, with no protest rights available for this solicitation method.