Description
The VA San Francisco Health Care System is seeking a small‑business courier to securely transport sealed methadone packages from a central VA pharmacy to 11 authorized treatment facilities across California. The contractor must provide locked, tamper‑evident vehicles, maintain chain‑of‑custody logs, and meet strict on‑time delivery performance metrics. The effort is a firm‑fixed‑price, single‑award contract with a one‑year base period and up to four one‑year options.
• Scope: Pick‑up of methadone shipments at the San Francisco VA pharmacy (7 AM‑3 PM) and delivery to designated sites (6 AM‑6 PM, M‑Su, excluding federal holidays).
• Requirements: Background‑checked drivers, state courier license, $1 M liability insurance/bond, compliance with VA security, HIPAA, and controlled‑substance handling procedures.
• Performance: ≥ 98 % on‑time delivery, ≥ 95 % schedule compliance, monthly KPI reporting, incident reporting within 24 hrs.
• Contract Terms: Firm‑fixed‑price, $12 per CLIN (flat rate), monthly invoicing, base period 12/11/2026‑12/10/2027 with four optional one‑year extensions.