Physicians Recruitment Program

The State of Kansas, through the Department of Administration, Procurement and Contracts, is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors that specialize in the recruitment of physicians for healthcare organizations. The procurement, titled the "Physicians Recruitment Program," is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a contract to provide physician recruitment services for the Larned State Hospital, a state-owned psychiatric hospital under the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. The selected vendor will be responsible for conducting onsite assessments, developing marketing strategies, advertising monthly, pre-screening candidates, and assisting with travel logistics and negotiations. Proposals are due by September 19, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, and bidders must request an official invitation to bid at least 24 hours before the bid event closes. There is no pre-bid conference scheduled, but bidders may submit questions to the procurement officer until August 29, 2024. The state will evaluate proposals and award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder, with the ability to award by line item or group total.

The RFP does not require a bid guarantee or set-aside, and there is no incumbent service provider, as this is the first time these services are being bid out. Bidders are expected to comply with the State of Kansas' terms and conditions, which include provisions related to debarment of state contractors and the state's accounts receivable set-off program. The contract will be for an initial term of one year, with four optional one-year renewal periods, and the State of Kansas reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Pricing must be provided on the cost sheet, including any initiation fees, monthly advertising/sourcing fees, and placement fees, but there is no set budget for this RFP.