24WS0034 - temporary/relief pharmacist registry services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #24WS0034 for Temporary/Relief Pharmacist Registry Services at the Veterans Home of West LA, seeking qualified pharmacists to provide temporary and relief staffing. The solicitation targets experienced pharmacists with a minimum of six continuous months of professional experience within the last three years and graduation from an accredited pharmacy school. Contractors must maintain current California State Board of Pharmacy licensing, CPR certification, and comply with HIPAA regulations. Services will be provided Monday through Friday, primarily during day shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or modified shifts up to 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Key submission deadlines include questions due by February 25, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., bid responses posted by February 27, 2025, and final bid submissions due March 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. with a bid opening scheduled for March 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The state will evaluate bids based on compliance with IFB requirements and determine the lowest responsible bid.

While the solicitation has a 0% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goal, it includes DVBE incentives ranging from 1-5% based on participation levels and offers a 5% preference for certified Small/Micro businesses with a maximum preference of $50,000. The contract term runs from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with an estimated 96 monthly service hours. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation including background checks, health screenings, TB testing, and orientation training. Multiple contractors may be awarded to ensure adequate backup staffing. Bidders are required to submit an all-inclusive hourly rate, with the total contract value determined by multiplying the hourly rate by estimated monthly hours and contract duration. The state makes no guarantee of the actual service volume, but all quoted rates will remain binding throughout the contract term. Contractors must also disclose any use of Generative AI technology, with failure to do so potentially resulting in bid disqualification.