24-41004-000 Laboratory Specimen Courier Services

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) - Napa has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to solicit bids for a contractor to provide laboratory specimen courier services. The contractor shall provide all necessary materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, permits, insurance, and personnel to perform STAT and regular (non-STAT) pick-ups and deliveries of medical products, materials, and lab specimens from the DSH-Napa hospital to other medical facilities. The services will be required 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including holidays. The term of the resulting agreement is anticipated to be July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications, including possessing a valid motor carrier permit, providing references, and agreeing to sign the state's standard agreement. Pricing will be based on a rate sheet for STAT and regular deliveries to specified locations, with an estimated number of deliveries per year provided.

The IFB allows bidders to request a small business preference or a disabled veteran business enterprise incentive. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The estimated annual value of the contract is not provided, but the IFB outlines the required services and delivery locations, which may help bidders determine the potential value of the opportunity.