26LS0005 - Temporary Relief Physician Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting bids for temporary relief physician services at the Veterans Home of California – Lancaster under IFB 26LS0005, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM and a public virtual bid opening on August 19. DVBE participation is encouraged and eligible for a bid incentive of one to five percent; Small Business Enterprises and Micro Business Enterprises receive a five percent preference up to $50,000; and Non-Small Business Subcontractors claiming at least 25 percent small business subcontractor participation are eligible for a five percent preference. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The scope comprises three service categories: on-site temporary relief physician services (3,120 estimated hours), on-call coverage standby services (7,020 estimated hours), and on-call callback active work services (360 estimated hours). Physicians must hold a current California Medical Board license, maintain current CPR and BLS certification, have a minimum of 12 continuous months of experience within the last three years performing similar services in public or private institutions, and complete credential verification at least 30 days prior to service. Responses to service requests must occur within two hours unless otherwise specified. Contractors must provide professional liability insurance of at least $1 million per claim and $3 million aggregate, plus general liability coverage of $1 million combined single limit per occurrence. Contractors bear all expenses including travel, lodging, training, health clearance including tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis B vaccination series, and live-scan fingerprinting background clearance. All rates remain firm for the contract term.

The contract runs three years from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029 with no renewal options. Bidders must submit the completed Bid Rate Sheet with hourly rates for each service category and all required certifications including Bidder Declaration, Non-Collusion Declaration, Darfur Contracting Act and Iran Contracting Act compliance documentation, California Civil Rights Laws certification, Contractor Certification Clauses, proof of California business licensing, Payee Data Record (STD 204), and a sample invoice. Questions are due August 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM with responses posted by August 11. The proposed award date is August 24, 2026.