IFB 30-26061 DSOHF Locum Professional Medical Staffing

The State of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, through its Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities, is seeking qualified vendors to provide locum tenens medical professionals on an as-needed basis across the state. The contract aims to ensure continuous, high-quality clinical care at state-run healthcare facilities while permanent staffing positions are being filled. Covered specialties include psychologists, psychiatrists, primary care and family physicians, pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists, speech therapists, radiology specialists, optometrists, dentists, and cardiopulmonary staff. The absence of adequate staffing could jeopardize compliance with CMS and JCAHO standards, jeopardize patient safety, and disrupt operational capacity, particularly in inpatient psychiatric settings where adherence to best practices is critical. Vendors must ensure their providers are fully licensed and certified to deliver services that meet state and federal regulatory expectations. Contracted providers are expected to deliver exceptional care, with a goal that at least 95% of patients evaluated and treated will experience measurable benefit from the services rendered. Compliance will be rigorously monitored through routine evaluations by DSOHF clinical supervisors, including case supervision and chart reviews to verify that all patients receive appropriate care 100% of the time. The solicitation, IFB 30-26061 with document number Doc2282040224, was posted on July 22, 2026, and bids are due by September 21, 2026. The place of performance is statewide within North Carolina, with primary point of contact being Brooke Wells. This procurement supports the state’s commitment to sustaining uninterrupted, accredited, and high-standard patient care in its healthcare facilities.