FPCM-CIM-50BEDMHCF-G2017A-CS

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a 50-bed Mental Health Crisis Facility project at the California Institution for Men in Chino, California. The procurement focuses on medical equipment and supplies, including critical medical infrastructure items such as airway adapters, aspirators, batteries, medical carts, exam lights, defibrillators, exam tables, freezers, laptops, medical monitors, scales, stretchers, and wheelchairs. The solicitation, identified by number FPCM-CIM-50BEDMHCF-G2017A-CS, is structured as a product-only purchase with FOB destination pricing, with bids due on October 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Bidders must meet specific minimum requirements outlined in the attached specifications to be considered for award. All equipment must be new and represent the latest model, with used or discontinued models explicitly prohibited. The state reserves the right to increase the purchase order by 20% and will require detailed product information, including brand and model specifications, with all items subject to inspection and acceptance testing.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business participation, offering a 5% preference for California certified small businesses. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has waived the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program requirements while maintaining a DVBE incentive. Bidders are required to complete multiple attachments, including a Bidder Declaration, Payee Data Record, and various certifications related to recycling, civil rights, and demonstrating a commercially useful function. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive medical equipment procurement suggests a significant investment in mental health facility infrastructure. Potential vendors must carefully review all bidding documents, including any addendums, and ensure full compliance with the state's detailed specifications and submission requirements. The procurement aims to enhance medical care capabilities within the California Institution for Men by acquiring high-quality, modern medical equipment for the new 50-bed Mental Health Crisis Facility.