24WS0035 - temporary/relief pharmacy technician registry services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking a Temporary/Relief Pharmacy Technician Registry Services contract for the Veterans Home of West LA, located at 11500 Nimitz Avenue, Los Angeles. The solicitation, numbered 24WS0035, is specifically for providing pharmacy technicians to fill temporary vacancies, substitute for full-time employees on extended leave, or provide coverage when appropriate staffing levels cannot be maintained with civil service staff. Qualified providers must have a minimum of twelve continuous months of experience within the last three years performing similar services, preferably in a public or private institution, and must possess a current valid license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy. The work schedule is primarily Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour unpaid lunch break, though hours may be modified to 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a half-hour lunch break for up to four days per week. Key dates for this solicitation include questions due by January 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM, responses to questions by January 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM, and quote submission deadline of January 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible quote in accordance with Government Code 14838.5.

This solicitation is exclusively limited to Certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) that are certified by the Department of General Services, with a minimum 3% DVBE participation goal. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including a Quote Rate Sheet, standard forms (STD 204, STD 205), Bidder Declaration, DVBE Declaration, Commercially Useful Function Certification, and a Generative AI Disclosure form. The contract term runs from May 1, 2025 (or upon approval) through April 30, 2028, with an estimated 96 hours of service required monthly. Contractors will be required to respond to service requests within four hours and submit required documentation within five business days. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, bidders must complete a rate sheet proposing an all-inclusive hourly rate, which will be used to calculate the total contract value. In the event of a tie, preference will be given to disabled veteran-owned small businesses that are also certified small businesses. There are no incumbent vendors currently providing these services, and no protest rights exist for this procurement method.