IFB_24-73015-000_Addendum_1.docx

This document is an Addendum to Invitation for Bid (IFB) #24-73015-000 issued by the California Department of State Hospitals. The IFB is for Assistance with Mortality Review Process in the absence of an Autopsy Report, Forensic Pathology Consultation Services. The key action dates have been updated, with the IFB available to prospective bidders on 10/3/24, deadline for submission of questions on 10/10/24, anticipated questions and answers posted on 10/17/24, final date for bid submission on 11/8/24, public bid opening on 11/13/24, notice of intent to award posted on 11/18/24, and anticipated start date of 1/1/2025. The contract opportunity involves providing forensic pathology consultation services to the Department of State Hospitals in California, specifically to inform the mortality review process and provide second opinions on autopsy reports when available. The services are required in the absence of civil service positions for forensic pathologists at the Department.

The IFB does not provide any details on pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, funding requirements or sources, or contract amounts. The addendum only focuses on the updates to the key action dates for the procurement process.