Occupational Therapy Services at IVH

The Iowa Veterans Home (IVH) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for Occupational Therapy Services, seeking a licensed occupational therapist to provide professional services at their long-term care facility. The contract opportunity, open from May 16, 2024, to May 30, 2024, anticipates a one-year term beginning June 7th, 2024, with five potential one-year renewal options. The successful bidder will be responsible for delivering occupational therapy services, including resident assessments and evaluations based on weekly physicians' orders, with an average service requirement of 24-28 hours per week and a minimum of 8 hours per month. Qualified providers must be an Iowa-licensed Occupational Therapist capable of providing monthly supervision for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, with specific expertise in treating elderly, chronically ill, and cognitively/physically challenged patients. The contractor must possess professional liability insurance with $2 million per occurrence and aggregate coverage, and submit a copy of their Iowa Occupational Therapy license with the bid. The procurement is coded under Commodity Code 94886 for Therapy and Rehabilitation Services, with all supplies and equipment to be provided by IVH. Payment terms are net 30 days, with monthly invoicing following service completion.

The RFB does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. While no incumbent vendors are directly mentioned, the contract appears open to qualified occupational therapy providers meeting the specified licensing and professional requirements. The procurement documents do not indicate specific budget ranges, though the monthly service requirement suggests a potential annual value based on the proposed 24-28 hours per week of service. The Base Bid Form provides a template for vendors to submit their monthly cost proposal, allowing for competitive pricing within the specified service parameters. Potential bidders will need to carefully complete the bid form, including their proposed monthly cost, business details, federal tax ID, and contact information. The overall contract opportunity represents a straightforward procurement for specialized occupational therapy services at the Iowa Veterans Home, with a clear focus on providing high-quality rehabilitation services to residents.