RFP for Medical Services at MI Veteran Homes Chesterfield

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Technology, Management and Budget – Financial Services, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP No. 260000001453) for comprehensive medical services at Michigan Veteran Homes Chesterfield Township. The procurement seeks a single awarded vendor to provide physician services, nurse practitioner and extender services (physician assistants and nurse practitioners), and on-call direct patient care. The Medical Director must hold a DO or MD license and work a minimum of 30 hours monthly in a dual capacity as both director and practicing physician, with on-site medical services required Monday through Friday during day shift hours, consistent scheduling across all providers, and physician availability for on-call direct patient care on weekends and holidays. The scope includes 360 hours annually for medical directorship, 360 hours annually for physician services, 160 hours annually for on-call physician services, and 7,040 hours annually for nurse practitioner and extender services. While geriatric care or skilled nursing facility experience is preferred, it is not mandatory. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Product Quality and Schedule A Sections 1-4 (50 points), Service Capabilities and Schedule A Sections 5-8 (25 points), and Vendor Questions Worksheet (25 points), for a total of 100 technical points, with proposals requiring a minimum score of 80 technical points to have pricing evaluated. The RFP was issued March 10, 2026, with a bidder questions deadline of March 26, 2026, answers posted March 31, 2026, and proposals due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern on April 6, 2026, with an anticipated contract begin date of July 1, 2026.

The RFP does not indicate specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or minority-owned firms, though federal provisions require affirmative steps to engage small and minority businesses where applicable. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is identified in the available documentation. Contractors must submit proposals through the SIGMA VSS electronic system in modifiable native format with file sizes limited to 30 MB per document and must include comprehensive pricing for all service categories, one-time or setup charges, and ancillary costs. Insurance requirements are substantial, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Umbrella or Excess Liability ($5,000,000), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), Workers' Compensation, Employers Liability ($500,000 per accident), and Medical Malpractice Insurance ($600,000 or $3,000,000 annual aggregate). The contract term is three years (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029) with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year periods at the State's discretion; specific budget or award value ranges are not disclosed in the available documents. Contracts valued at $250,000 or greater require State Administrative Board approval, and the State reserves the right to negotiate pricing, conduct site visits, require oral presentations, and consider total cost of ownership, prior performance, and economic impact to Michigan in determining the award.