Primary Care Physician Services for IVH

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking primary care physician services for the Iowa Veterans Home (IVH), issuing a Request for Bids (RFB) for professional medical services at their state-owned facility in Marshalltown. The solicitation seeks eligible bidders to provide comprehensive medical care for veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star Parents across a 150-acre campus with 378 nursing home beds and 60 domiciliary beds. Bidders must be prepared to offer medical services with three potential pricing structures: a comprehensive monthly fee, a per-resident monthly rate, and additional miscellaneous pricing options. The procurement timeline indicates that bids will open on September 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM CDT and close on October 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with an initial contract term from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026. The contract includes the potential for up to five annual extensions, and successful bidders will be required to pay a 1.00% administrative fee on all sales, with a preference for payment through the state's Purchasing Card Program.

The solicitation appears open to multiple types of medical service providers, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. The contract will be available not only to state agencies but potentially to political subdivisions and nonprofit entities, suggesting a broad competitive landscape. Payment terms include 60 days for invoice processing, with potential early payment discounts. The Iowa Veterans Home is certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs and requires medical professionals capable of delivering high-quality, comprehensive care to a veteran population. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the facility's capacity of 438 total beds suggests a substantial potential contract value. The RFB indicates flexibility in contract structure, allowing for multiple award types to ensure service continuity and meet varying demand levels at the veterans' home.