MVDA_MVH-SB Attending Physician Services RFP

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is seeking proposals for Attending Physician Services for the Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay (MVH-SB), a 54-bed skilled nursing facility located in Silver Bay, Minnesota. The Request for Proposals (RFP) aims to establish a contractual relationship with licensed healthcare providers in Minnesota to provide comprehensive medical services to the home's residents. Required services include conducting admission assessments, performing monthly and annual resident reviews, providing on-site medical care one day per week for 4-5 hours, and participating in quality assurance and improvement programs. The RFP specifies that physicians must complete detailed medical documentation and integrate with the facility's PointClickCare electronic health record system. Proposals are due by noon on December 9, 2024, with an anticipated contract term from January 2025 to December 2027, potentially extendable for up to three additional years. Respondents must submit a comprehensive cost proposal with specific hourly rates for regular and holiday services, with the pricing remaining valid for 180 days after the due date.

The procurement offers preferences to several categories of businesses, including certified veteran-owned small businesses, businesses owned by racial minorities, women, persons with physical disabilities, and those located in economically disadvantaged counties. While the RFP does not specify a specific budget or minimum required hours, it provides two potential billing options: direct insurance billing or billing based on a Medicare fee schedule. The current incumbent is Lakeview Memorial Hospital, though their specific billing rates are not disclosed. Respondents should note that 24/7 call coverage is provided internally by MDVA staff and cannot be billed separately, and the attending physician is not required to be the on-call physician. The state emphasizes diversity and inclusion, offering additional preference points to certified targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses. Interested vendors must be licensed healthcare providers in Minnesota and capable of meeting the comprehensive medical service requirements for the veterans' home.