General Surgical Physician Services

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) - Coalinga is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #15-64151 for General Surgical Physician Services, seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive surgical medical services to DSH patients. The selected contractor must deliver general surgical physician services at an inpatient or outpatient medical facility, including a DSH on-site clinic, with services to be rendered when referred by DSH staff physicians, emergency medical physicians, or contracted physicians. Specific service requirements include conducting one monthly clinic at DSH-C lasting approximately eight hours and capable of treating up to 30 patients per session, with services encompassing evaluations, consultations, hospital admissions, critical care, and interventional/diagnostic procedures. The anticipated contract term spans from June 15, 2016, through June 14, 2018, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms. Key procurement dates include IFB availability on April 15, 2016, with questions due by April 22, 2016, and bids originally due on April 29, 2016 (subsequently updated to May 4, 2016, via Addendum #1). Contractor selection will be based on proposed percentage rates relative to the current Medicare Fee Schedule, with contractors required to submit their proposed percentage rate.

The procurement includes set-aside preferences for Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), offering incentives for qualifying bidders. The DSH reserves the right to award up to four agreements per DSH location to ensure adequate patient care coverage. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), professional liability ($1M per claim, $2M aggregate), and workers' compensation. The maximum contract amount is established at $250,000, with a cancellation fee of $75 for appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice. Potential bidders must demonstrate professional qualifications in surgical medical services and comply with all specified insurance and performance requirements. The contract will be awarded based on a competitive bidding process that considers proposed percentage rates, small business/DVBE status, and the ability to meet the detailed service specifications outlined in the IFB. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and be prepared to meet the stringent medical service and administrative requirements of the Department of State Hospitals.