Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #Doc2282040224
North Carolina DHHS Solicits Statewide Locum Tenens Medical Staffing Services
Posted
July 22, 2026
Respond By
September 21, 2026
Identifier
Doc2282040224
NAICS
561320
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF), is seeking bids for statewide locum tenens medical staffing services to support state-operated healthcare facilities. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) - Procurement Specialist: Brooke Wells - Products/Services Requested: - Locum tenens (temporary) professional medical staffing services - Licensed and/or certified medical specialists required: - Psychologists - Psychiatrists - Primary Care Physicians - Family Medicine Practitioners - Laboratory Specialists - Physical Therapists - Occupational Therapists and Assistants - Speech Therapists - Radiology Specialists - Optometrists - Dentists - Cardiopulmonary Specialists - Pharmacists - Services to be provided on an as-needed basis at multiple DSOHF facilities statewide - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All-inclusive pricing (no additional fees) - Providers must comply with: - Extensive licensing and certification requirements - Background checks and drug screening - Vaccination policies - Fraud, waste, and abuse compliance - Adherence to CMS and JCAHO standards - Performance monitored through clinical evaluations and chart reviews - Contract term is three years - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The procurement is open to multiple qualified vendors for statewide coverage
Description
This Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicits proposals from qualified vendors to provide locum tenens staffing on an as-needed basis for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities. The contract aims to secure multiple vendors to provide statewide coverage of licensed and certified medical specialists including psychologists, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, therapists, dentists, pharmacists, and other specialists. The locum tenens services are required to maintain patient care and meet regulatory requirements while permanent staff recruitment is ongoing. The provider is expected to deliver high-quality care with specific performance metrics monitored through clinical evaluations.