Pre-Employment Physicals

The New Hampshire Veterans Home (NHVH) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB NHVH 2026-02) for Pre-Employment Physicals, specifically targeting comprehensive medical examinations for job applicants in Carroll County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide pre-employment physical examinations, including fitness for duty physicals, respiratory clearance, tuberculosis testing, and additional medical testing as required. Evaluation criteria will assess vendors' service locations, operational hours, appointment scheduling processes, result reporting timelines, and overall service costs. The bid was posted on September 19, 2025, with a closing date of October 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, and includes a mandatory bidder walkthrough scheduled for September 24, 2025. Vendors must submit detailed pricing for five state fiscal years, covering various medical screening services with specific line items for different types of medical tests and potential charges for missed appointments. The contract will run from the date of Governor and Executive Council approval through June 30, 2030, with potential for a four-year extension upon mutual agreement.

The solicitation requires vendors to be registered to do business in New Hampshire and provide proof of insurance and workers' compensation coverage. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified medical providers capable of meeting the comprehensive screening requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder meeting all specified specifications, with the State reserving the right to reject any or all bids. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, vendors must provide itemized pricing for pre-employment physicals, respiratory clearance, tuberculosis testing, and additional medical tests across multiple fiscal years, suggesting a potentially substantial multi-year contract value. The procurement aims to establish a reliable medical screening service for the New Hampshire Veterans Home, ensuring thorough pre-employment medical evaluations for job candidates.