Certified Footcare Nurse

The Veterans Home at Holyoke, located in Hampden County, Massachusetts, is seeking a Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN) to provide routine foot and nail care services for veteran residents. The procurement requires a licensed and experienced healthcare professional who can perform comprehensive foot care, including nail trimming, reducing corns and calluses, evaluating shoes, and utilizing therapeutic touch. Key deliverables include visiting a minimum of 9 veterans per week and 36 veterans per month, with foot care services provided every 12 weeks. The vendor must provide their own equipment, comply with Veterans Home at Holyoke policies, meet COVID vaccination requirements, and maintain $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 aggregate insurance coverage. Evaluation criteria will encompass response completeness, business references, prior long-term care experience, direct service capability, and prompt pay discount offerings. The bid was released on April 23, 2025, with responses due by May 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM, and an anticipated contract start date of July 1, 2025. The contract will have an initial duration of 2 years with options to renew for up to 3 additional one-year periods, potentially extending the total contract duration to 5 years.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified healthcare providers or individual practitioners specializing in foot care, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. The vendor will be required to document assessments in the electronic medical record and submit quarterly performance reports. The contract is restricted to use by the issuing entity and will be awarded to a single contractor. While the exact procurement value is listed as to be determined (TBD), the comprehensive requirements suggest a specialized, hands-on service contract. Bidders must complete multiple forms, including a Business Reference Form, Substitute Form W-9, Prompt Payment Discount Form, Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization, and an Authorized Signatory Listing. The procurement emphasizes direct service provision and appears to prioritize vendors with demonstrable experience in long-term care settings, particularly those with expertise in geriatric foot care for veteran populations.