IFB 24-10243 - Medical Staffing Agreement for Public Health Response

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Medical Staffing Agreement to provide medical and support personnel for public health response efforts across the state. The contractor will work in partnership with CDPH, the Center for Infectious Diseases (CIDs) Office of Infectious Disease Prevention and Response, local health departments, and other stakeholders to address emerging public health threats and increased testing and vaccination needs. The required services include providing nurses, technicians, physicians, and other healthcare staff on an as-needed basis for both non-emergency and emergency scenarios. The initial contract term is from December 16, 2024 through December 15, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions available, for a total term of up to five years. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications related to medical staffing experience, laboratory testing capabilities, and immunization registry enrollment. The bid evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

The IFB has a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement of a minimum 3 percent. All out-of-state firms must comply with this DVBE requirement. This is a new initiative, so there are no incumbent vendors. The total budget for the agreement is not to exceed $10 million. The contract will be a unit-based/time and materials-based reimbursement agreement, with hourly rates provided for various medical staff classifications and percentage markups on rented/purchased equipment and supplies.