C5612642-D, Rebid 1 - Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (S. A. F. E) Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a contractor to provide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (S.A.F.E) Services for inmates at two correctional facilities: California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi and California State Prison - Los Angeles County in Lancaster. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered C5612642-D, Rebid 1, with bids due on May 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM and a public bid opening scheduled for May 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The contract will cover a five-year period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030. Required services include comprehensive forensic medical examinations encompassing victim and suspect interviews, evidence collection, photo documentation, sexually transmitted disease testing, prophylaxis treatments, and victim advocacy. Bidders must provide all necessary labor, staff, licenses, permits, certificates, and materials, including evidence collection kits, in compliance with Assembly Bill 550, DOM Chapter 5, Article 44, and Penal Code Section 13823.95. The evaluation will focus on the lowest responsible bidder, with estimated service quantities including 30 victim and 30 suspect evidentiary examinations, 15 follow-up exams, and 5 no-show/cancellations for the first location, and 10 victim and 10 suspect evidentiary examinations, 5 follow-up exams, and 3 no-show/cancellations for the second location.

The solicitation includes several procurement preferences and set-aside opportunities, with a commitment to the state's 25% Small Business participation requirement and opportunities for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). Bidders can claim a 5% small business preference and a DVBE incentive ranging from 1-5%, though the bid is exempt from mandatory DVBE requirements. The state encourages voluntary DVBE participation and reserves the right to award multiple contracts for backup purposes. Electronic bid submissions are required, along with comprehensive documentation including professional licenses, certifications, and state-specific forms such as the Bidder Declaration and GenAI Disclosure. Contractors are allowed to offer a discount of at least one percent for invoices paid within 30 days, with the highest discount potentially serving as a tie-breaker in bid evaluations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the rate sheet provides a framework for pricing various examination types, with contractors expected to include travel time and per diem costs in their base rates. The procurement covers services in Kern and Los Angeles Counties, targeting forensic examination services for inmates referred by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.