26RS0017 - Temporary/Relief Physical Therapy Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting bids on temporary and relief Physical Therapy Services at the Veterans Home of California — Redding (3400 Knighton Road, Redding, CA 96002) under IFB 26RS0017, with bids due September 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A 5% Small Business preference and a 5% Non-Small Business Subcontractor preference (requiring 25% small business subcontractor participation) are available; DVBE participation is encouraged under an incentive program offering 1% to 5% bid reductions based on confirmed participation levels. Prevailing wage requirements apply.

Physical Therapists must hold a current, valid California Physical Therapy Board license and demonstrate at least twelve continuous months of experience within the last three years in a public or private institution. All providers must complete facility orientation and training, pass health clearance including TB screening and Hepatitis B vaccination, and clear Live-Scan fingerprinting prior to service start. Services will generally be performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., though evening, weekend, and holiday coverage may be required based on operational need. Contractors must maintain 24-hour availability and respond to staffing requests within four hours.

The contract is structured as an as-needed arrangement with the State reserving the right to award multiple agreements for backup coverage. All hourly rates are all-inclusive (labor, supervision, payroll expenses, taxes, insurance, overhead, administrative costs, and travel). Contractors bear sole responsibility for overtime, employee benefits, and wage-and-hour compliance. Professional liability insurance of not less than $1 million per claim and $3 million aggregate is required. The contract term runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029, with rates fixed for the full term. All submitted rates must remain fixed for the full contract term, including any formal extensions or amendments.

Questions are due September 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with responses provided by September 8. Public bid opening is scheduled for September 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with anticipated award on September 16. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all requirements, with evaluation under applicable SB/DVBE preference criteria.