Description
The State of California Department of Developmental Services is soliciting competitive bids to provide on‑site gastroenterology clinical services to residents of the Porterville Developmental Center. The contractor must be a licensed California gastroenterologist (or employ such physicians), possess at least three years experience working with developmentally disabled individuals, and deliver up to 36 full‑clinic visits (each 1–4 hours) over a three‑year contract term (July 1 2026 – June 30 2029). Services include patient evaluations, procedures, documentation, compliance with HIPAA, and adherence to extensive state‑mandated insurance, health‑screening, reporting, and DVBE participation requirements. The award will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid after applicable small‑business and DVBE preferences are applied.
• Licensed California gastroenterology provider (or subcontractor) with ≥ 3 years experience serving developmentally disabled populations.
• Up to 36 on‑site clinic sessions over three years; each clinic billed per‑visit in arrears (monthly, quarterly, semi‑annual, or annual cycles).
• Mandatory compliance with extensive state terms: liability insurance ($1 M per occurrence/$3 M aggregate), HIPAA BAA, background checks, health‑screening (TB/Hep B), quarterly performance reporting, and DVBE participation reporting if applicable.