The Indiana Veterans' Home (IVH) is seeking a wound care physician to establish a two-year contract for providing specialized consultative medical services to facility residents in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The procurement involves episodic wound care physician services that must comply with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations. The selected physician will be responsible for performing patient consultations, follow-up visits, participating in quality assurance programs, and maintaining professional liability insurance. Key deliverables include performing wound care assessments, providing recommendations to primary care providers within 24 hours, and potentially collaborating to establish the facility as a Center of Excellence in Wound Care. The solicitation (Bid Number 005700000086539) was posted on December 24, 2025, with proposals due by January 28, 2026, at 2:22 PM EST. Interested physicians must submit completed bid packages via email to Rhonda Jaggers at rjaggers@ivh.in.gov, with the contract covering three fiscal periods from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2028.
The procurement includes several purchasing preferences and compliance requirements that may impact vendor eligibility. Respondents must provide certifications for drug-free workplace standards, employment eligibility verification through E-Verify, and nondiscrimination compliance. The state has established specific participation goals for minority-owned (8%), women-owned (11%), and veteran-owned (3%) business enterprises. Insurance requirements are substantial, including commercial general liability coverage of $700,000 per person and $3,000,000 per occurrence, with additional requirements for errors and omissions and cyber liability coverage. The contractor will be expected to bill and accept third-party payments, including Medicare and Medicaid, with the facility supporting service delivery by providing electronic health record access and a dedicated nurse for communication. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements suggest a substantial professional services contract that will reimburse the physician according to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, with billing submitted monthly for approval and payment.