PM423.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document issued by the State of California for audiology services at Porterville Developmental Center (PDC). The contract seeks a licensed audiologist to provide comprehensive audiology services to individuals with developmental disabilities at the facility. The contractor must hold a doctoral degree in audiology and maintain a current California license to practice audiology. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. All bidders must demonstrate expertise in serving developmentally disabled populations and possess at least three years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. For staffing agencies, qualified personnel must be in place at the time of bid submission, and proof of licensure must be included with bid documents. Any bids submitted for work outside the scope of the bidder's professional licensure will result in disqualification.

The IFB document emphasizes that all bidders must be properly licensed to perform the requested work, with copies of licenses required as part of bid submissions. Bidders must demonstrate excellent critical-thinking skills, appropriate bedside manner, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to communicate effectively with developmentally disabled individuals. Additional details regarding the specific scope of services, pricing terms, and funding sources are referenced in Exhibit A of the IFB but are not detailed in this summary document.