16-30003_-_IFB_(Addendum).pdf

ADDENDUM

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

Notice to Prospective Bidders

IFB Number: 16-30003-000 “Optometry Services”

March 28, 2016

This is an Addendum to the Information for Bid (IFB) referenced above, dated March 15, 2016.

This Addendum extends the deadline for submission of bids for an additional one (1) week. All bids must be received by the date and time shown in the following revised time schedule (revisions are identified in red font):

III. BID REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

A. Key Action Dates

Event Date Time

IFB available to prospective bidders 3/15/16 N/A

Due Date to Submit Request to Attend Conference 4/1/16 2:00 p.m.

Deadline for Submission of Questions 4/6/16 2:00 p.m.

Final Date for Bid Submission 4/12/16 3:00 p.m.

Public Bid Opening 4/12/16 3:30 p.m.

Notice of Intent to Award Posted TBD N/A

Anticipated Start Date 7/1/16 N/A

Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all times noted in this solicitation are Pacific Time.

B. Bidder’s Conference:

1. An OPTIONAL Bidder’s Conference is being offered as part of this IFB for the purposes of providing prospective Bidders the opportunity to observe the process when entering/exiting DSH secured compounds and to discuss any questions or concerns regarding this IFB.

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2. Bidders interested in attending a conference must notify Carolyn DeCorse via phone at

(909) 425-7285 or e-mail at carolyn.decorse@dsh.ca.gov by 2:00 p.m. on April 1, 2016 to schedule a date and time.

3. For interested bidders who need assistance due to a physical impairment, a reasonable accommodation will be provided by the DSH, upon request. Bidders must request the accommodation when requesting to attend the conference as described above.

4. At the time of the conference, bidders and/or their representatives will be required to bring their driver’s license or other state-issued identification card to be admitted into the secured areas of the hospital. Bidders and/or their representatives will not be admitted into the secured compounds unless professionally and appropriately dressed in clothing distinct from that worn by patients at the hospital. Bidders are hereby provided notice that the following restrictions will be enforced at the hospital. Failure to abide by any of the restrictions below may result in being barred from the conference:

i. Bidders and/or their representatives shall not wear TAN, BROWN, or KHAKI clothing when entering the secured compounds of the hospital. Clothing of these colors will prevent entry into the secured compounds.

ii. Bidders and/or their representatives shall not wear any item that encircles the neck and could be used as a choking or strangulation device. Examples include, but are not limited to: neckties, scarves, necklaces, eye glass holders, and non-state issued lanyards. Exceptions would be for neckwear with clip-on attachments.

iii. Bidders and/or their representatives shall not possess or use any tobacco products, (including smokeless tobacco) on the DSH grounds (Welfare and Institutions Code section 4138).

iv. Bidders and/or their representatives shall not engage in conversation with DSH patients.

v. Bidders and/or their representatives shall not take pictures or video with a camera or phone anywhere on DSH grounds.

vi. Bidders and/or their representatives must be prepared to display a list of tools in their possession, when entering and exiting secured compounds of the hospital.

All other terms and conditions of the original IFB remain the same.

Thank you.

Carolyn DeCorse Contracts Analyst