C5612631-D, Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Consultation Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a Master Agreement for Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Consultation Services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) C5612631-D. The contractor will provide statewide remote consultation services for incarcerated persons with disabilities, including reviewing and analyzing records and preparing reports. Bidders must maintain current RESNA Assistive Technology Professional certification and Assistive Technology Specialist certification. The procurement seeks approximately 5,000 hours of general consulting services and 500 hours of expert witness services, with contractors required to provide comprehensive support across CDCR locations. Evaluation will be based on hourly rates submitted in Exhibit B-1, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all requirements. Key dates include a January 30, 2025 deadline for letters of inquiry, bid submissions due February 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM, and a public bid opening on February 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The contract term will run through February 29, 2028 upon approval.

While the IFB is exempt from Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) requirements, it includes preferences for small businesses, with CDCR mandated to achieve 25% small business participation. Bidders must provide either a business license from their California city/county or incorporation documents from their home state. Proof of experience can be demonstrated through Attachment 1 (Contractor Experience form) or three professional reference letters. The contract allows CDCR to augment the agreement amount by 25-100% of the total bid amount, providing flexibility in service delivery. Pricing must be submitted in U.S. currency and include all associated costs such as labor, transportation, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, permits, licenses, taxes, and shipping charges. Bidders may offer a discount of at least one percent for invoices paid within 30 days, with a potential tie-breaker mechanism involving the highest discount or, if necessary, a public coin toss. The estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, but will be determined by the hourly rates submitted in the rate sheet.