Attachment H: First Source Requirements for DPH 503A Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Services

This document outlines First Source hiring requirements for the Department of Public Health's 503A Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Services contract with Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. The solicitation requires the selected proposer to prepare and deliver patient-specific Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) solutions for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients seven days per week, 365 days per year. The RFP was published on September 8, 2026, with a Pre-Proposal Conference scheduled for September 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST. The deadline for submitting questions is September 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST, with a Q&A Addendum posted on October 5, 2026. Proposals are due by October 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. Short-listing notifications are estimated for November 9, 2026, with demonstrations scheduled between November 12-20, 2026. The award announcement is anticipated on December 2, 2026, with an estimated contract start date of March 1, 2027.

The First Source requirements establish hiring and training obligations for the contractor, mandating compliance with local workforce development policies. The document sets expectations for the contractor's recruitment of employees from targeted populations, including individuals from disadvantaged communities, formerly incarcerated individuals, and other priority workforce segments as defined by the City of San Francisco. These requirements are designed to support the City's commitment to economic inclusion and local job creation in connection with the contract award.