Off-Site Allergy & Immunology Physician Services

The Department of State Hospitals (DSH) - Coalinga is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #15-64139 for Off-Site Allergy & Immunology Physician Services. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive allergy and immunology physician services, including consultative, diagnostic, and surgical services at the contractor's place of business and DSH-Coalinga contracted hospitals and medical facilities. Required services encompass skin/food allergy testing, injections, routine/urgent office visits, evaluations, management, consultations, and critical care. Potential bidders must be licensed physicians in California in good standing with the Medical Board or qualified medical corporations/entities. The contract term is anticipated to run from May 1, 2016, through April 30, 2018, with options to extend for two additional one-year terms. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of April 15, 2016, and a bid submission deadline of May 10, 2016, with a public bid opening on May 11, 2016. Payment for services will be based on current Medicare Fee Schedule rates for Hospital County Location multiplied by the contractor's proposed percentage.

The state offers a 5% preference for certified Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), providing potential advantages for qualifying vendors. Contractors must obtain necessary credentialing and privileges at contracted facilities prior to service delivery. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), Professional Liability ($1M per claim, $2M aggregate), and Workers' Compensation coverage. The total contract amount is capped at $400,000, with services to potentially commence on June 15, 2016. The Notice of Intent to Award is scheduled to be posted on May 11, 2016, and the procurement will be managed by Christina Kashuba, a Contract Analyst in the Procurement & Contracts Department, who can be reached at (559) 935-4309. Prospective bidders must carefully review all documentation, including Addendum #1 and #2, which provide updated procurement timelines and critical information about the solicitation.