Electrocardiograph (ECG) Equipment and Cardiologist Over-Read and Interpretation Services SD23-00094

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are seeking proposals for the provision of on-site Electrocardiograph (ECG) equipment and cardiologist over-read and interpretation services. The contract will require the successful bidder to supply ECG machines, carts, Holter monitors, cardiac event monitors, and staff to provide STAT and routine cardiologist over-reads for CDCR inmates and patients across 28 participating institutions statewide. The contractor must meet minimum qualifications, maintain appropriate licenses and certifications, and comply with data security and privacy requirements. The contract term is from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028, with two optional one-year extensions. Proposals are due by November 8, 2024, and the contract is expected to be awarded on December 13, 2024 with a proposed start date of January 1, 2025.

While the RFP is exempt from Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) requirements, the state encourages participation from certified small businesses and microbusinesses. Bidders must provide a list of any certified small business or microbusiness subcontractors, with total small business or microbusiness subcontractor use equaling at least 25% of the total bid price. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, who will be ranked as the primary contractor. Pricing is subject to established rate caps, and the state does not guarantee any level of business, as services are subject to changes in the CDCR/CCHCS patient population.