Temporary/Relief Occupational Therapist Services

The Porterville Developmental Center (PDC), located in Tulare County, California, is seeking Temporary/Relief Occupational Therapist services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with contract numbers PR169039 and PR169040. The procurement is for licensed Occupational Therapists to provide comprehensive services to developmental center clients, including client evaluations, treatment for motor function, daily living activities, oral-motor dysfunction assessments, and adaptive equipment consultations. Bidders must be currently licensed Occupational Therapists in the State of California, capable of providing no less than 40 hours per week of service, with expertise working with developmentally disabled individuals. The contract term runs from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, with a maximum of 2,080 billable hours per therapist. Bid submissions were due on May 26, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., with bid opening scheduled for 11:30 a.m. the same day, and a Notice of Intent to Award planned for May 26, 2016, with a proposed award date of June 2, 2016.

The State of California has waived the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement for this contract, though a Small Business preference is available. Bidders must submit copies of all professional licenses with their bid documents and demonstrate experience in long-term care, acute care, and community care services. Contractors are required to maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 in the aggregate. The state retains the option to extend the contract for up to one year at the same rates to ensure continuity of care. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract allows for payment in arrears based on an hourly rate multiplied by 40 hours per week for 52 weeks. The contract will be awarded to the two lowest responsive and responsible bidders to ensure all needed positions are filled, with contractors subject to health screenings, background clearances, and strict confidentiality requirements under Welfare and Institutions Code.