RFB-IS-26201048.pdf

This is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the California State Department of State Hospitals for the procurement of whole blood refrigeration equipment (FX#26FX92163). The solicitation seeks to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of refrigeration units designed specifically for whole blood storage and preservation. The RFB specifies requirements for equipment that meets applicable medical and laboratory standards for blood bank operations. Interested bidders are required to submit their proposals by the stated due date, with awards anticipated following a standard evaluation and selection process. The contract will be established with a defined initial term and may include renewal options to extend the service relationship, subject to performance and continued need.

The procurement includes specific pricing requirements that bidders must address in their proposals, detailing unit costs and any applicable service or maintenance components. The State of California has established this solicitation to ensure adequate refrigeration capacity for its blood storage operations across state hospital facilities. Funding for this procurement is provided through the state's operational budget allocations for medical equipment and supplies. Bidders must comply with all state procurement regulations and qualification requirements, including any small business set-asides or disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) preferences as applicable under California law. This contract represents a critical procurement to maintain proper storage conditions and inventory management for whole blood products used in state hospital transfusion services.