25-64027 On-Site Pathology Services

The California Department of State Hospitals at Coalinga is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for On-Site Pathology Services under solicitation number 25-64027. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive pathology services at the facility, with proposals due by April 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Evaluation and interviews are scheduled for April 7-13, 2026, with a notice of intent to award on April 14, 2026, and an anticipated contract commencement date of May 1, 2026. The contract will run for one year from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with the option for one additional year extension at the discretion of the procuring entity. Contractors must submit proposals in hard copy format with one original and three copies to the State Treasurer's Office in Sacramento. The RFP incorporates by reference the General Terms and Conditions from the Department of General Services, which are non-negotiable and binding on all parties.

The procurement is available to small businesses, microbusinesses, disabled veteran business enterprises, and organizations qualifying under target area contract preference programs. The maximum contract amount is $295,000 for the initial one-year term, with rates remaining constant throughout the agreement and any extensions. While the specific detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, and incumbent vendor information are not fully detailed in the summary provided, contractors must meet minimum qualifications standards and demonstrate capability to deliver on-site pathology services as specified in the RFP documentation. Proposals must address how the contractor will meet the facility's pathology service needs and provide detailed cost proposals consistent with the compensation structure outlined in the solicitation. All contractors must be qualified to do business in California, maintain full licensing and insurance coverage appropriate to pathology services, and be free from conflicts of interest with the program administrator.