ARFQ-0512-WEH2600000014-2 | Direct Care Staffing Services Respiratory Therapists

The contract ARFQ-0512-WEH2600000014-2 seeks direct care staffing services for respiratory therapists under a term contract with the State of West Virginia, specifically managed by the Department of Human Services, Office of Shared Administration, Purchasing Division. The solicitation is open for responses until May 21, 2026, with proposals submitted electronically through the wvOASIS portal or via hard copy to the designated office. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where proposals must minimally meet all technical requirements—including graduation from a COARC-accredited program, active West Virginia Respiratory Therapy licensure, current CPR, PALS, and ACLS certifications, and at least one year of acute care hospital experience—to be eligible, with price being the sole determinant among technically acceptable bidders. The contract is structured with flexible options including Fixed Period Contract, Fixed Period Contract with Renewals, or One Time Purchase, though no guaranteed hours or duration are specified beyond a one-year initial term, with performance required on an as-needed basis at state facilities in Charleston, West Virginia. Vendors must provide qualified respiratory therapists who comply with HIPAA/HITECH regulations for handling Protected Health Information and adhere to stringent insurance requirements, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, professional malpractice, cyber liability, and workers’ compensation coverage, all at specified minimum limits. Additionally, vendors are required to submit performance, labor and material payment, and maintenance bonds each equal to 100% of the contract value. The contract prohibits assignment without prior written consent, mandates indemnification of the state for claims arising from vendor or subcontractor actions, and requires full compliance with state and federal labor, non-discrimination, and ethics policies. All submissions are public record, prohibiting proprietary information, and vendors must be registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division and comply with SAM exclusions. Invoicing must be submitted weekly with detailed line item breakdowns by employee, service date, and hourly rate, with payment processed exclusively via Electronic Funds Transfer. No formal evaluation factors beyond price or technical acceptability are defined, and no specific delivery or packaging standards are stipulated, with performance locations and exact scope left to be detailed in individual delivery orders or attached specifications.