Temporary Physician Placement Services (Locum Tenens) for Cardiothoracic Surgery

The University of Iowa’s Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking a qualified supplier to provide temporary advanced practice providers (Physician Associates or ARNPs) on a locum‑tenens basis. The engagement is sealed, RFQL‑style, and requires detailed qualifications, audited financial statements, and compliance with HIPAA and other regulations. The contract will initially run for one year with the possibility of four one‑year extensions (maximum five years). Submissions must be made electronically via the eBid system by 27 Oct 2026. • Scope: Provide qualified Physician Associates or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners for cardiothoracic surgery cases (CABG, TAVR, AAA, etc.). • Minimum qualifications: Iowa licensure, NCCPA certification (for PAs) or ARNP board certification, 1‑5 years relevant experience, no legal issues, ability to perform specified cardiac procedures. • Required documentation: Detailed qualifications, past experience, staffing capacity, audited financial statements, compliance attestations, and signed Professional Services Agreement. • Timeline: Issue 06 Oct 2026 → Questions due 15 Oct 2026 → Proposal due 27 Oct 2026 → Award date not specified. • Evaluation: Based on qualifications, staffing capacity, past performance, and compliance; oral presentations may be requested. • Contract terms: 1‑year initial term, renewable up to 5 years, electronic ACH payment preferred, no off‑shore data storage. • Contact: Andy Lane, Purchasing, (319) 335‑1207, andy‑[email protected].