Freight Management Services

San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC), a public hospital and clinic system serving San Mateo County and San Francisco City, is seeking proposals for Freight Management Services. The procurement opportunity, identified by the contract ID 6821df228fca1e730904b664, was posted on May 9, 2025, with proposals due on the same date. While specific details about the precise scope of freight management services are not extensively detailed, the procurement appears to involve comprehensive logistics and transportation services for the medical center's operations. The attached documents suggest a complex procurement process that will require extensive compliance with multiple regulatory requirements, including HIPAA regulations, intellectual property provisions, and corporate compliance standards. Potential contractors must demonstrate capabilities in managing freight operations while adhering to strict confidentiality, ethical, and administrative protocols outlined in the various attachments.

The contract opportunity appears open to various business entities, with no explicit set-aside designations mentioned in the provided documentation. Contractors must comply with several key requirements, including the Living Wage Ordinance, which mandates progressive wage rates ranging from $14.00 to $17.00 per hour, and must pass background checks if personnel will interact with children. Contractors must also be prepared to manage significant administrative compliance, including executing a Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct, maintaining robust intellectual property assignment protocols, and implementing comprehensive HIPAA-compliant data protection measures. While the estimated budget is currently undefined, the procurement is associated with a Sample Service Agreement template typically used for contracts exceeding $200,000. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their ability to meet complex regulatory, ethical, and operational standards set forth by San Mateo Medical Center.