Description
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking qualified providers to deliver temporary relief Medical Director services at the Veterans Home of California in Redding. The contractor will act as an independent medical‑director, providing on‑site clinical oversight, policy development, resident‑care coordination, and off‑site physician consultations on an as‑needed basis for a two‑year period. The award will be based on the lowest responsible bid after applying any applicable preferences, and the contract includes strict licensing, credentialing, insurance, HIPAA, and response‑time requirements.
• Provide on‑site Medical Director duties (minimum 10 hours/month) and off‑site phone/tele‑consultations billed in 15‑minute increments.
• Must maintain a qualified Medical Director within 100 miles of the Home, meet California licensing, DEA, and board‑certification standards, and submit credential packets ≥ 30 days before service.
• Contractor responsible for all insurance (CGL, professional liability, auto, workers’ comp), health clearances, Live‑Scan background checks, and compliance with extensive HIPAA Business Associate obligations.
• Bids due July 23 2026; award anticipated July 27 2026; contract term runs August 7 2026 – August 7 2028.