This contract calls for the provision of psychiatric or psychological fitness‑for‑duty and violence‑screening evaluations for Covered California employees at seven state locations. A licensed psychiatrist or psychologist (California Medical Board) must conduct each evaluation, with the provider’s office located within 50 miles of the site served. Deliverables include an initial findings report within five business days (72 business hours) and a comprehensive written report within ten calendar days. Compensation is on an hourly‑rate basis with a contract ceiling of $20,000 for the FY 2018‑19 term; bids were required to be submitted by August 13 2018. The contract was awarded to R3 Continuum, LLC, runs from September 7 2018 to August 31 2019, and may be extended up to two additional one‑year terms.
• Required licensure: California‑licensed psychiatrist or psychologist.
• Geographic constraint: Provider office must be ≤ 50 mi from any Covered California site.
• Reporting timeline: Initial findings ≤ 5 business days; full report ≤ 10 calendar days.
• Budget: Maximum $20,000 (hourly rate, no travel reimbursement).