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Bid Title

Locum Tenens Managed Services Provider (MSP) Addendum 5

Issuing Agency

Natividad

Location

California

Published Date

Dec 8, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 12, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Locum Tenens Managed Services Provider (MSP)

• RFP #9600-94 Locum Tenens Managed Services Provider (MSP)
• Attachment I – Local Business Declaration Form
• Exhibit A – Rate Sheet – Proposers Pricing Schedules
• Addendum 1 to RFP #9600-94 Locum Tenens Managed Services Provider (MSP)
• Addendum 2 to RFP #9600-94 Locum Tenens Managed Services Provider (MSP)
• Addendum 3 to RFP #9600-94 Locum Tenens Managed Services Provider (MSP)
• Addendum 4 to RFP #9600-94 Locum Tenens Managed Services Provider (MSP)
• Addendum 5 to RFP #9600-94 Locum Tenens Managed Services Provider (MSP)

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NATIVIDAD MEDICAL CENTER

CONTRACTS/PURCHASING DIVISION

1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD

SALINAS, CA 93906

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

# 9600-94

For

Locum Tenens Managed Services Provider (MSP)

At Natividad Medical Center

Proposals are due by 3:00 pm (PST) on October 10, 2025

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1.0 INTENT………………………………………………………………………….……………….3

2.0 BACKGROUND…………………………………………………………………………………3

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS………………………………………………………………………….…..4

4.0 CALENDAR OF EVENTS……………………………………………………………..………..4

5.0 NATIVIDAD POINTS OF CONTACT…………………………………………………...……..5

6.0 SCOPE OF WORK…………………….…………………………………………………………5

7.0 CONTRACT TERM…………………………………………………………………….………10

8.0 PROPOSAL PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………….…….10

9.0 SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS………………………………………...13

10.0 SELECTION CRITERIA………………………………………………………………..….15

11.0 PREFERANCE FOR LOCAL CONTRACTORS……………………………………...…..16

12.0 SEQUENTIAL CONTRACT NEGOTIATION…………………………………….………16

13.0 AGREEMENT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS………………………………………....17

14.0 COLLUSION………………………………………………………………………………..17

15.0 CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY/TRADE SECRET CONTENT……………………….17

16.0 DEBARMENT/SUSPENSION POLICY………..………………………………………….18

17.0 PIGGYBACK CLAUSE…………………………………………………………….………18

SAMPLE AGREEMENT SECTION………………………………………………………….……20

EXHIBIT A – RATE SHEET……………………………………………………………………….32

EXHIBIT B – BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT….............................................................34

EXHIBIT C – REQUEST FOR MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATION..............................................44

EXHIBIT D – APPLICATION CHECKLIST……………………………………………………...46

ATTACHMENT I – LOCAL BUSINESS DECLARATION FORM…………………………...…47

RFP SIGNATURE PAGE…………………………………………………………………………..49

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1.0 INTENT

1.1 To ensure consistent, high-quality patient care, the County of Monterey—on behalf of

Natividad Medical Center (“NMC”)—is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations

(“CONTRACTOR”) to manage and oversee multiple locum tenens staffing agencies. The

selected CONTRACTOR will provide search and placement services for temporary

physicians and advanced practice practitioners (“Providers”) through a vendor management

system(“System”). This System will streamline the processes of recruitment, credentialing,

time tracking, and payment for temporary Provider placements. Locum tenens refers to

temporary Providers who fill in for or cover the duties of another Provider during leave or

staffing shortages. Advanced practice practitioners include nurse practitioners, physician

assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists.

1.2 The selected CONTRACTOR will play a vital role in enhancing operational efficiency,

reducing administrative burden, and supporting cost-effective, compliant temporary Provider

staffing.

1.3 This solicitation is intended for a single, exclusive AGREEMENT.

2.0 BACKGROUND

2.1 The County of Monterey has a population of over 440,000 residents and is located on the

Central Coast of California just south of the San Francisco Bay Area, approximately 45 miles from

San Jose and 106 miles from the City of San Francisco. The Salinas Valley extends through the heart

of the County, making Monterey the third largest agricultural county in California.

2.2 Natividad Medical Center (NMC) is a 172-bed Family Medicine Teaching Hospital and Level

II Trauma Center owned and operated by the County of Monterey, a government agency and has the

Central Coast’s only inpatient and outpatient acute rehabilitation program. NMC is fully accredited

by The Joint Commission (TJC) to continuously provide high-quality health care and is governed by

a Board of Trustees, under the guidance of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors.

2.3 In Fiscal Year 2025, NMC served the following number of patients:

Admissions: 11,211

Deliveries:

2,187

ED Visits: 59,149

OP Visits: 87,505

Surgeries:

4,903

Trauma Cases: 1,558

2.4 NMC employs over 1600 clinical and non-clinical staff members and works with over 400

medical providers. In addition, there are several County of Monterey Health Department clinics on

the NMC campus and other county-owned facilities nearby.

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3.0 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

3.1 CONTRACTOR must have a minimum of three (3) consecutive years of experience in

search and placement services of locum tenens Providers through a vendor management

system. This experience must be clearly documented in the proposal...

3.2 CONTRACTOR must demonstrate the ability to engage with a large network of established

locum tenens staffing agencies to source qualified Providers across the medical specialties

listed in Exhibit A – Rate Sheet attached hereto.

3.3 CONTRACTOR must demonstrate a comprehensive process for identifying, screening, and

pre-qualifying Providers prior to referring them to NMC. This includes, but it is not limited

to verification of credentials, licensure, and suitability for assignment.

3.4 CONTRACTOR must provide a demonstration of its automated vendor management system

streamlining the processes of recruitment, credentialing, time tracking, and payment for

temporary Provider placements in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

4.0 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

4.1 Issue RFP

4.2 Pre-Proposal Meeting

4.3 Deadline for Written Questions

4.4 Proposal Submittal Deadline

4.5 Estimated Notification of Selection

4.6 Estimated AGREEMENT Date

Friday, September 12, 2025

NONE

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

3:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025

October, 2025

January 1, 2026

This schedule is subject to change as necessary.

4.7 FUTURE ADDENDA: CONTRACTORS, who received notification of this solicitation by

means other than through a Natividad Medical Center mailing, shall contact the person

designated in the NATIVIDAD POINTS OF CONTACT herein to request to be added to the

mailing list. Inclusion on the mailing list is the only way to ensure timely notification of any

addenda and/or information that may be issued prior to the solicitation submittal date. IT IS

THE CONTRACTORS’ SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THEY

RECEIVE ANY AND ALL ADDENDA FOR THIS RFP by either informing Natividad

Medical Center of their mailing information or by regularly checking the NMC website at

www.natividad.com (Vendors tab). Addenda will be posted on the website the day they are

released.

4.8 PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING: There will not be a pre-proposal meeting for this RFP.

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5.0 NATIVIDAD POINTS OF CONTACT

5.1 Questions and correspondence regarding this solicitation shall be directed to:

Primary NMC Contact for this solicitation:

Freddy Vigilmartinez, NMC Contracts Division

Natividad Medical Center

1441 Constitution Blvd.

Salinas, CA 93906

E-MAIL: vigilmartinezf@natividad.com

5.2 All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing (E-Mail is acceptable).

The questions will be researched, and the answers will be communicated to all known

interested CONTRACTORS after the deadline for receipt of questions.

5.3 The deadline for submitting written questions regarding this solicitation is indicated in the

CALENDAR OF EVENTS herein. Questions submitted after the deadline will not be

answered.

5.4 Only answers to questions communicated by formal written addenda will be binding.

5.5 Prospective CONTRACTORS shall not contact Natividad Medical Center or County officers

or employees with questions or suggestions regarding this solicitation except through the

primary contact person listed above. Any unauthorized contact may be considered undue

pressure and cause for disqualification of the CONTRACTOR.

6.0 SCOPE OF WORK

6.1 CONTRACTOR Obligations.

6.1.1

Through its System, CONTRACTOR shall engage with established locum tenens

agencies for the referral of qualified Providers in one or more of the medical

specialties listed in Exhibit A-Rate Sheet attached hereto as Exhibit A allowing

NMC to fill its vacancy requests promptly with qualified Providers. It shall be

CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to search for, screen and pre-qualify Providers

before referring such Providers to NMC for consideration and services.

6.1.2

CONTRACTOR shall make available a designated point of contact to assist NMC

with its staffing and credentialing needs. Such point of contact shall be available

during NMC’s normal business hours seven days per week including weekends and

holidays at no additional charge. Designated point person must be able to respond to

requests within 24 hours.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541512Computer Systems Design Services
• NAICS 541513Computer Facilities Management Services
• NAICS 541519Other Computer Related Services
• NAICS 561320Temporary Help Services
• NAICS 621111Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)

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