Physician Services

The Kansas Department of Administration's Procurement and Contracts office is seeking competitive proposals for 24/7 Physician Services for the Kansas Neurological Institute (KNI), located in Topeka, with the solicitation targeting Sedgwick County. The procurement is a five-year contract from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031, requiring comprehensive medical services for an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID). Required services include round-the-clock telephone and on-site consultation, participation in interdisciplinary teams, signing death certificates, hospital liaison duties, and strict adherence to confidentiality and regulatory compliance standards. Bidders must provide proof of malpractice insurance, participate in credentialing processes, and comply with federal and state healthcare regulations including HIPAA and CMS requirements. The RFP was posted on September 17, 2025, with proposals due on October 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, and potential bidders must submit questions by October 3, 2025, via email in MS Word format. Cost proposals must be structured for the five-year term, with allowable incremental price increases not exceeding 5% for years 2-5.

The solicitation includes several unique bidder preference categories, with specific opportunities for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses. Vendors must submit a current Tax Clearance Certificate and complete forms related to Boycott of Israel, Sexual Harassment, and Immigration Reform and Control. The procurement encourages contractors to have policies discouraging human trafficking and emphasizes tax compliance, with the state reserving the right to confirm tax status and potentially award to the next responsive bidder. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the 24/7 physician services suggests a significant contract value. Bidders must use US Dollars exclusively, and the procurement process includes provisions for contractor debarment, accounts receivable set-off programs, and open records transparency. The shipping destination is the Kansas Neurological Institute at 3107 W 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66604-3324, with additional administrative requirements that demonstrate the state's commitment to thorough vendor evaluation and compliance.