Drumming for Health & Wellness Workshop Services IFB# 25-20047-000

The Department of State Hospitals Metropolitan has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 25-20047-000 for Drumming for Health & Wellness Workshop Services targeting adult patients with mental illnesses across multiple California facilities. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive drumming workshops, with services to be delivered one day per week for eight hours, either as a single eight-hour session or two four-hour sessions. Contractor responsibilities include providing all necessary materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, certifications, permits, insurance, and personnel to conduct these wellness workshops. The contract will span from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027, covering facilities in Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan, Patton, Sacramento, and Napa. Bid submissions are due on August 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with a public bid opening scheduled for 2:30 PM the same day. The maximum hourly rate is capped at $55.00 per hour, with estimated hours varying across fiscal years: 360 hours for 2025/2026, 428 hours for 2026/2027, and 64 hours for 2027/2028. Key jurisdictions involved include Los Angeles County, San Luis Obispo County, Lake Los Angeles CDP, Los Angeles City, and East Los Angeles CDP.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) preferences, offering a potential 5% preference for small businesses and incentives for DVBE participation. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a bid submission checklist, references, rate sheets, insurance certifications, and other required attachments. Contractors will be subject to strict requirements, including mandatory background checks, confidentiality agreements, and adherence to Department of State Hospitals security protocols. The procurement appears to be open to multiple types of vendors, with particular emphasis on supporting small and disabled veteran-owned businesses. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the hourly rate cap and estimated hours suggest a potential contract value ranging between $20,000 and $40,000 annually, depending on actual workshop utilization. Interested vendors must carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the detailed specifications outlined in the IFB, including the technical and administrative requirements for delivering mental health wellness workshops.