26-64004-000 Temporary Relief On-Site Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Services

The Department of State Hospitals (DSH) Coalinga is soliciting bids for temporary relief on-site Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Occupational Therapist services. The procurement encompasses professional healthcare staffing services to support DSH operations. Key deliverables include provision of qualified clinical personnel to deliver physical therapy and occupational therapy services on-site at the Coalinga facility, with required qualifications including current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Occupational Therapist and demonstrated experience in clinical healthcare delivery. The contract term is scheduled to run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with the solicitation posted on April 2, 2026, and proposals due by April 23, 2026. Contractors must be prepared to provide staffing coverage as needed to meet the facility's clinical service demands, with personnel expected to comply with all institutional security requirements, tuberculosis testing, and bloodborne pathogen protocols. The scope of work emphasizes reliable temporary relief staffing to ensure continuity of patient care services.

The contract includes set-aside requirements mandating that the successful contractor obtain and maintain Small Business (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification throughout the contract period. Contractors must carry commercial general liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and comply with Department of Industrial Relations prevailing wage determinations applicable to the region where services are performed. All contractor personnel must maintain current professional licenses and clear background clearance for institutional access. The sample contract documentation provided indicates compensation will be based on actual hours worked at hourly rates specified in the contract, structured to align with prevailing wage standards. Specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the available solicitation materials, and compensation will be determined through the bid evaluation process based on the contractor's proposed hourly rates and the facility's actual staffing utilization.