Rebid-Emergency Temp. Med. Staff - LDH - Addendum NO. 01 - Vendors' Inquiries and the State's Responses Date Is

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is soliciting bids for an Emergency Contingency Contract to provide Temporary Medical Staffing during gubernatorially declared emergencies. This procurement, identified as Solicitation Number 3000024900, specifically targets medical professionals who can be rapidly deployed across nine Louisiana cities to support Medical Special Needs Shelters, Transportation Triage, Points of Dispensing Sites, medical monitoring teams, urgent care centers, and Search and Rescue operations. Bidders must hold a valid Louisiana Nurse Staffing Agency license and provide medical personnel including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, licensed clinical social workers, and administrative staff. Each medical professional must have a minimum of one year of experience, hold an active and unencumbered state license, and be prepared to respond to work orders within 48 hours of activation. The bid is scheduled to be publicly opened on June 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with written inquiries due by June 5, 2025. The initial contract will be effective from the date of award until April 30, 2026, with potential extensions for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be established temporary staffing services with at least one year of business experience and the capability to staff at least one medical discipline. The state intends to award the solicitation on an all-or-none basis, with the possibility of multiple awards to ensure comprehensive emergency medical staffing coverage. Contractors will be required to maintain a $25,000 Blanket Fidelity Bond and specific insurance coverages, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability. Payment will be processed electronically via LaCarte Procurement Card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer for larger amounts. In the event of a federally declared emergency, reimbursement rates may be subject to FEMA guidelines. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the pricing sheet allows vendors to submit hourly rates for various medical professional categories, with rates covering labor, travel, and administrative expenses. Contractors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and prepared to provide staffing during emergencies, including weekends and holidays.