(1) Type II Ambulance

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is soliciting bids for one (1) Type II Ambulance to be delivered to the California Institution for Women located at 16756 Chino-Corona Rd in Chino, California. The procurement, identified by solicitation number CIW-AMBO-1, seeks a specialized non-emergency transport ambulance built on a Ford T350 Transit Van high roof chassis, designed for Basic Life Support (BLS) inmate medical transportation within correctional facility perimeters. The ambulance must meet extensive specifications including a minimum 9,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating, specific dimensional requirements, and comprehensive medical equipment standards such as a Stryker Power-PRO XT Cot with Power-LOAD Cot Fastener System. Bidders must complete a detailed compliance questionnaire and provide documentation confirming adherence to all technical requirements. The solicitation was posted on May 12, 2025, with bid responses due by May 22, 2025, and all questions must be submitted via email by close of business on May 20, 2025. Delivery of the ambulance is required within 365 calendar days after receipt of order, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements.

The procurement is specifically structured to encourage participation from California-certified Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with mandatory provisions for state-mandated compliance programs. Bidders must complete several certification documents, including a Darfur Contracting Act Certification, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and a Payee Data Record, demonstrating compliance with various state regulations. Additional requirements include adherence to recycled content product standards, California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission regulations, and provisions related to California-grown agricultural products. The solicitation includes strict security protocols for vendors accessing correctional facilities, mandating background checks and adherence to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) policies. While no specific award value is explicitly stated in the documents, the procurement suggests a comprehensive and detailed evaluation process that goes beyond mere pricing to include technical compliance, vendor certification, and alignment with state social and environmental objectives.