Description
The State of California Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified vendor to provide temporary relief physician services on an as‑needed basis for a three‑year period. The work involves supplying board‑certified physicians to cover gaps in staffing at VA facilities, with no guaranteed minimum hours and a maximum expected workload of about 20 hours per week. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with California medical licensing, respond to staffing requests within two hours, submit credentialing packets 30 days before a physician’s start date, and meet various certification and civil‑rights requirements. The contract will be awarded on 28 August 2026 and will run from 1 September 2026 through 31 August 2029.
• Provide on‑site or on‑call physician coverage (no telehealth) as requested by the VA facility.
• Meet a 2‑hour response time to staffing requests and a 4‑hour minimum billable service per on‑site call.
• Submit full credential verification for each physician 30 days prior to deployment and comply with all state licensing and certification (including CUF, DVBE, and civil‑rights certifications).