Attachment H First Source_1.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) attachment issued by the California Department of Public Health (DPH) for as-needed radiation safety consulting services. The solicitation seeks experienced firms to provide qualified staff to serve as a Radiation Safety Officer, supporting regulatory compliance activities, nuclear medicine program development, audits, personnel dosimetry oversight, training, documentation management, and consultation during regulatory inspections. The RFP was published on September 11, 2026, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for September 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM PT via Microsoft Teams. The deadline for submitting questions is 5:00 PM PT on September 29, 2026, with an estimated Q&A addendum posting on October 6, 2026. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM PT on October 14, 2026. The estimated announcement of award is November 13, 2026, with an estimated contract start date of March 1, 2027.

The attachment titled "First Source" appears to address local hiring or first source hiring requirements, which are set-aside provisions commonly used by state and local governments to prioritize employment opportunities for local residents or specified populations. Additional details regarding pricing terms, funding amounts, incumbent information, and specific first source requirements would be contained within the full attachment content. Proposers should review all contract documents carefully to understand all applicable requirements and set-asides that may impact proposal submission and contract performance obligations.