Event #37314 - Lice Inspection and Treatment Services, Los Alamitos, CA

The California Military Department, Office of the Adjutant General is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive lice inspection and treatment services for the Sunburst Youth Academy in Los Alamitos, California. The procurement involves a full-service contract to screen, treat, and conduct follow-up inspections for approximately 50-60 female cadets, adhering to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Services include initial screenings, treatments using non-toxic topical head lice products and nit terminator combs, follow-up inspections one to two weeks after initial treatment, and incidental screenings within 48 hours of suspected outbreaks. The contractor must establish an inspection area with provided furniture and privacy curtains, clean the workspace after each service, and manage all workspace setup and cleanup. Key deadlines include submission of questions by December 2, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PST, with the bid opening on December 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PST. The contract will cover two service cycles in 2026, with work performed between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., excluding state and federal holidays. Evaluation criteria focus on the lowest responsive bid from a qualified bidder.

The procurement offers preference points for Small Businesses (5%) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (5%), though no mandatory DVBE participation is required. The prime contractor must self-perform at least 20 percent of the total work. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and statutory Workers' Compensation coverage. Pricing is structured as a lump-sum cost per service cycle, with each cycle including up to 60 initial inspections, up to 30 treatments, 60 follow-up inspections, up to 5 incidental screenings, and up to 5 incidental treatments. The contractor is responsible for providing all supplies, equipment, materials, labor, taxes, insurance, permits, and transportation at no additional cost to the state. Specific restrictions include a prohibition on using products containing Lindane pesticide and a requirement to maintain a drug-free workplace. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the contract will run from January 2026 through December 2026 (11 months) with no stated renewal options.