IFB #SD25-00027 ¿ Nephrologist Consultation Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS), issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #SD25-00027 to procure Nephrologist Consultation Services for Sacramento County. The contractor shall provide comprehensive nephrology services including clinical consultations for chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease patients, quality improvement oversight of dialysis units, renal transplant coordination, care guide development, and case reviews. Work will be performed at the CCHCS Elk Grove Headquarters (8260 Longleaf Drive, Building B, Elk Grove, CA 95758) during standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday). The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with CCHCS holding the option to extend for two additional one-year terms. Minimum qualifications require five years' experience as a board-certified nephrologist, five years' experience running a dialysis unit, two years' experience in renal transplant, a valid Medical Doctorate or Doctorate of Osteopathy with an active California Medical License, and American Board of Internal Medicine board certification in Nephrology. The evaluation criteria prioritize the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Key deadlines include January 22, 2026, for final bidder questions (responses released by January 29, 2026), February 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., for electronic bid submission, February 13, 2026, for reference contact, February 24, 2026, for Notice of Intent to Award, and March 4, 2026, for the proposed award date.

The procurement includes set-aside designations for certified Small Businesses (SB) or Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with a five percent preference available for certified small businesses or non-small businesses committing to 25 percent subcontracting with small businesses, and DVBE incentives ranging from one to five percent based on confirmed participation levels. The contractor must maintain SB or DVBE certification throughout the contract duration and be located within California, either as an active entity in good standing with the California Secretary of State's Office or holding a valid business license. Three positive references for services provided within the last five years are required, with each reference representing a minimum of 12 consecutive months of service. The contractor must obtain required medical clearances, security procedures, gate security clearance, and comply with all applicable federal and state laws, including HIPAA. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability of $1,000,000 per accident, workers' compensation of not less than $1,000,000, and professional liability of not less than $1,000,000. The Rate Sheet specifies 1,040 estimated hours per year, with compensation provided for actual expenditures in accordance with hourly rates submitted by bidders; specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in available documentation.