24WS0035 - temporary/relief pharmacy technician registry services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is soliciting quotes for a Temporary/Relief Pharmacy Technician Registry Services contract for the Veterans Home of West Los Angeles. The procurement is specifically targeted at California Certified Small Businesses and will provide temporary pharmacy technician staffing on an as-needed basis to fill vacancies, substitute for staff on extended leave, or maintain appropriate staffing levels. Qualified providers must have a minimum of 12 continuous months of pharmacy technician experience within the last 3 years, complete pharmacy technician academic curriculum/training, and possess current California State Board of Pharmacy licensure. Service requirements include computer order entry, prescription filling, medication inventory management, delivery of medications to nursing stations, and related pharmaceutical duties. The solicitation timeline includes key dates: questions are due by February 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM, agency responses by February 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM, and quote submissions due by February 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The contract term is scheduled from May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2028, with an estimated 96 monthly service hours and a 4-hour response time requirement for service requests.

This solicitation is exclusively reserved for California Small Businesses (SB) and Micro Businesses certified by the Department of General Services. Bidders must comply with multiple certification requirements, including Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program participation goals of 3%, civil rights laws, drug-free workplace policies, and non-discrimination provisions. In the event of a tie between a certified small business and a certified disabled veteran-owned small business, the contract will be awarded to the disabled veteran-owned business. Contractors must also complete comprehensive documentation, including a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) disclosure form explaining how their systems will not adversely affect decisions in critical areas like housing, education, and employment. Additional requirements include providing ID badges, maintaining HIPAA compliance, completing background checks, conducting health screenings, and providing 12 hours of orientation training. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the rate sheet indicates bidders must submit an all-inclusive hourly rate, with the total contract value calculated by multiplying the hourly rate by 96 monthly hours over the 36-month contract term.