24-10027-000 Medical Evaluations within the Specialty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

The Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is seeking medical evaluation services within the specialty of occupational and environmental medicine through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 24-10027-000. The procurement covers comprehensive medical services including pre-employment examinations, medical clearance physicals, functional capacity physicals, physical abilities testing, and two-view chest x-rays for applicants, civil service employees, and contracted staff. Critical service requirements include respiratory protection program medical clearances, tuberculosis screening, and fitness for duty evaluations. The bid evaluation will be conducted using a lowest responsive and responsible bidder methodology, with prospective contractors required to maintain a medical office within a 20-mile radius of DSH-Atascadero. Key procurement dates include a February 13, 2025 deadline for questions, with bids due by February 27, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date of June 1, 2025. The contract term is structured for three years, running from June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2028.

The solicitation includes specific preferences and incentives for California-based businesses, offering a 5% preference for certified California Small Businesses and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive of up to 5% based on participation levels. While no maximum contract value is explicitly stated, the IFB includes detailed rate sheets for various medical services with pricing required for four different periods throughout the contract term. The final contract will incorporate a not-to-exceed amount for additional medical services not specifically listed in the original rate sheets. Contractors will need to provide comprehensive pricing for services including various types of physicals, laboratory tests, x-rays, and functional capacity evaluations. The procurement appears open to qualified medical providers specializing in occupational and environmental medicine who can meet the geographic and service requirements specified in the IFB.