26CRW011  -  NON-EMERGENCY AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Solicitation 26CRW011 is a multiple award contract issued by the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) to provide non-emergency ambulance transportation services for residents of the Veterans Home of California in West Los Angeles. The contractor must provide 24/7 availability, maintain a facility within 30 miles of the home, and adhere to strict performance standards, including a 60-minute response time for BLS and bariatric transport and a 92 percent or greater on-time performance rate. Compliance with the Health and Safety Code, California Highway Patrol, and Los Angeles County Ambulance Ordinance is required, and contractors must hold a valid Department of Public Health ambulance service permit. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who meets all compliance and responsibility requirements. While there is no mandatory DVBE subcontractor goal, the state provides evaluation incentives for certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation, ranging from 3 percent to 5 percent, capped at 100,000 dollars. Bids must be submitted via email to Huie Lovelady by November 7, 2026, following specific subject line and body text requirements. Payments are processed monthly in arrears through the CalVet Accounting Office in Sacramento, with a 10,000 dollar withhold from the final payment pending DVBE certification compliance.