25-09002-000 Temp Relief Psychiatry

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 25-09002-000 for Statewide Temporary/Relief Psychiatry Services, targeting six state hospital locations including Napa, Coalinga, Atascadero, Metropolitan, Patton, and Sacramento State Hospitals. The procurement seeks to establish multiple contracts with service providers to supply temporary and relief licensed psychiatrists on an as-needed basis when civil service positions cannot be adequately filled. Contractors must provide comprehensive services including all necessary materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, certifications, and personnel. Key qualifications include maintaining professional liability insurance with $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 aggregate limits, providing current curriculum vitae for at least five potential psychiatrists, and ensuring all psychiatrists meet specific credentialing requirements. Bidders must submit hourly rates across five tier levels, with maximum rates ranging from $250 to $350 per hour, plus an additional 25% administrative rate cap. The bid submission deadline is August 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, with an anticipated notice of intent to award on August 26, 2025, and a contract start date of November 7, 2025, for an initial three-year term with potential two one-year extensions.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business preferences and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) incentives, potentially creating opportunities for diverse businesses. DSH reserves the right to award up to five contracts per hospital location, suggesting a competitive and distributed approach to vendor selection. Contractors must comply with extensive background check requirements, maintain strict confidentiality, and adhere to state regulations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the hourly rate structure suggests significant potential contract values across the six state hospital locations. The procurement emphasizes flexibility in staffing, allowing DSH to address temporary psychiatric staffing needs through multiple qualified vendors. Successful bidders will be expected to provide highly qualified psychiatric professionals capable of seamlessly integrating into state hospital environments while meeting rigorous professional and regulatory standards. The contract's structure indicates a strategic approach to managing temporary psychiatric staffing challenges across California's state hospital system.