25CRB005 - Temporary/Relief Physical Therapy Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking qualified providers for Temporary/Relief Physical Therapy Services at the Veterans Home of California located in Barstow. The solicitation (25CRB005) aims to secure physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to fill staffing vacancies, substitute for full-time employees on extended leave, and ensure appropriate service levels when civil service staff cannot meet demands. Providers must have specific educational credentials, current licenses, and appropriate experience, with services to be delivered seven days a week from 8:00 to 17:00, primarily during weekdays on an as-needed basis. Key qualifications include current professional licenses, comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and compliance with infection control policies. Critical submission deadlines include a mandatory walkthrough on April 17, 2025, bid submissions due by May 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., a bid opening on May 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., and a proposed contract award date of May 9, 2025, with the contract term running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028.

While no specific Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal is mandated, DVBE participation is strongly encouraged, with the state offering a 5% preference for small/micro businesses and special considerations for nonprofit veteran service agencies. Potential bidders must complete comprehensive documentation including DVBE Declarations, Bidder Certifications, Payee Data Records, and Commercially Useful Function Certification forms. The state anticipates awarding up to two agreements to the lowest responsible bidders, with an estimated 85 monthly hours for Physical Therapists and 205 monthly hours for Physical Therapy Assistants. Providers with less than twelve months of experience may be subject to a 5% rate reduction. The bid rate sheet indicates an all-inclusive hourly rate structure, with no guaranteed service volumes, and actual service requirements may fluctuate based on the Veterans Home's needs. Contractors must comply with various state requirements, including the Darfur Contracting Act, Contractor Certification Clauses, and a new Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) disclosure notification.