Drumming for Health & Wellness Workshop Services IFB# 25-20064-000

The California Department of State Hospitals Metropolitan division is soliciting bids for Drumming for Health & Wellness Workshop Services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25-20064-000. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide drumming workshops for adult patients with mental illnesses across multiple DSH locations, including Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan, Patton, Sacramento, and Napa. Services will be performed one day per week for eight hours, between 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, with a contract term from September 26, 2025, through August 31, 2027. Bidders must submit comprehensive qualifications, including three professional references, a resume demonstrating experience in drumming workshops with mental health populations, and compliance with rigorous background check and tuberculosis screening requirements. The bid submission deadline is September 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a public bid opening at 2:30 p.m. on the same day. Minimum qualifications include proven expertise in delivering therapeutic drumming workshops and adherence to strict confidentiality and safety protocols when working in DSH facilities.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, offering a five percent preference for small businesses and potential incentives for DVBE vendors. The bid is capped at $55.00 per hour, with estimated hours varying by fiscal year: 336 hours for 2025/2026, 428 hours for 2026/2027, and 64 hours for 2027/2028. Total potential contract value ranges approximately between $23,760 and $30,360, depending on the fiscal year. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, certifications, permits, and insurance required to deliver the workshops. Jurisdictions covered include Los Angeles County, Lake Los Angeles CDP, Los Angeles City, and East Los Angeles CDP, though services will be performed across multiple DSH facilities. Successful bidders must demonstrate the ability to integrate seamlessly with existing DSH infrastructure and patient care protocols while maintaining a professional and therapeutic approach to workshop delivery.