Primary Care Physician Services for IVH

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services, acting on behalf of the Iowa Veterans Home (IVH), is seeking qualified providers to deliver Primary Care Physician Services through a Request for Bids (RFB). The solicitation covers comprehensive monthly fee services for primary care physician requirements at a facility with 447 nursing home beds and 113 domiciliary beds located in Marshalltown. Bidders must complete detailed questionnaires addressing company experience, qualifications, insurance requirements, and background investigation authorizations. The procurement timeline indicates the RFB opened on November 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST and closes on November 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with bids remaining sealed until the closing time. The initial contract term will run from November 24, 2025, to November 23, 2026, with the agency retaining sole discretion to renew for up to five additional annual extensions. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on bidders' qualifications, comprehensive service capabilities, and ability to meet the specific healthcare needs of veterans residing at the facility.

The contract opportunity appears open to multiple types of organizations, with provisions allowing availability to all State Agencies and potential multiple awards to ensure service continuity. Political subdivisions and nonprofit entities qualifying under IRS 501(c) provisions can also potentially access the contract. Bidders must agree to pay a 1.00% Administrative Fee on all contract sales, payable quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, and provide detailed quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel format. The state prefers and requires use of its Purchasing Card Program (Pcard) for all contract payments, with payment terms set at Net 60 days per Iowa Code 8A.514 and opportunities for bidders to offer discounts for 30-day payments. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of services and the facility's size suggest a potentially significant contract value. Successful vendors will need robust primary care capabilities, comprehensive medical staffing, and the ability to provide consistent, high-quality healthcare services to veterans in a long-term care setting.