25NRR001 - Temporary/Relief Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking Temporary/Relief Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Services for the Veterans Home of California in Redding through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 25NRR001. The procurement covers temporary staffing needs, with the ability to supply an average of 10 CNAs at any given time to fill vacancies, substitute for full-time employees on extended leave, or maintain appropriate staffing levels. Qualified CNAs must have a minimum of 6 months direct patient care experience within the last 2 years and be located within a 75-mile radius of the Redding Veterans Home. The contract term is set for 24 months, running from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with an estimated need of 1,800 hours of CNA services per month. Key deliverables include providing staff with current CPR/BLS certification, completing necessary health screenings, passing background checks, and adhering to all federal, state, and CalVet policies. Important procurement dates include a mandatory bidder's conference on March 4, 2025, at 10:00 am, question submissions due by March 6, 2025, at 5:00 pm, bid submissions due by March 19, 2025, at 5:00 pm, and a proposed award date of March 21, 2025.

The solicitation encourages participation from Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) and offers DVBE incentives ranging from 1% to 5% based on participation levels. Small businesses can receive a 5% preference, either as certified small/micro businesses or by subcontracting at least 25% to small businesses, with preferences capped at $50,000. CalVet reserves the right to award up to three agreements per Home, with the contract allowing for subcontractor agreements that must be identified on the Bidder Declaration. The contract requires various certifications, including compliance with California Civil Rights Laws, Darfur Contracting Act, and Russia sanctions. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid rate sheet suggests bidders will calculate total costs by multiplying their proposed hourly rate by 1,800 monthly hours over the 24-month contract period. The state reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of hours needed, and the awarded rates will remain in effect for the entire contract term, including any formal amendments. Contractors must also meet comprehensive requirements including providing staff identification badges, maintaining proper credentialing, and covering all travel, lodging, and training expenses.