NIGP 26001: Anesthetics, Dental, General

NIGP 26001 Anesthetics, Dental, General is an Item code under which state and local governments procure dental prosthetic fabrication and repair services, including the design, manufacture, and maintenance of fixed and removable dentures and partial dentures for public health systems and clinics. The work involves laboratory-based prosthesis production to specifications supplied by licensed dentists and dental students, with delivery and pickup coordination tied to clinical operations. Issuing bodies under this code include county health systems and public hospital operators; the County of San Mateo, acting on behalf of San Mateo Medical Center, represents the primary recent buyer in the available records. Contractors typically must hold five or more years of direct prosthetic fabrication experience, California business authorization, and specialized insurance coverage including general liability, professional liability, and workers' compensation, along with compliance obligations under HIPAA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and local living wage ordinances.

The County of San Mateo issued an RFP on March 31, 2026 (solicitation 660002526238) for fixed and removable dental prosthesis services, with a response deadline of March 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The procurement is structured as a one-year term with per-case fee compensation; evaluation weights project approach at 27.3 percent, firm qualifications at 22.7 percent, team qualifications at 18.2 percent, and price at 22.7 percent. Proposers must demonstrate extensive compliance infrastructure, including HIPAA Business Associate Agreement execution, Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct adherence, and fingerprinting certification for personnel with child contact. San Mateo County Ordinance Code Chapter 2.89 offers up to 10 percent preferential points to local businesses and nonprofit organizations, and Chapter 2.88 imposes living wage obligations at $17.00 per hour with annual CPI-U adjustments capped at 3.5 percent. No budget or incumbent vendor information is disclosed in the available records; geographic activity is concentrated in California at this time.