IFB 25-10056: Warehouse Transportation and Workers

The California Department of Public Health Center for Preparedness and Response (CDPH CPR) is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25-10056 for comprehensive warehouse transportation and workers services to support public health emergency preparedness. The procurement seeks a contractor capable of providing warehouse functions including staff, transportation, material storage, staging, truck loading and unloading, specifically to support Strategic National Stockpile Federal Assets. Qualified bidders must demonstrate the ability to provide warehouse facilities capable of storing at least 500 pallets, deploy transportation assets within four hours of request, and possess a minimum of ten years of experience in emergency response and logistics services. Key deliverables include receiving, handling, and storing non-hazardous materials such as medical countermeasures, vaccines, and emergency supplies. The bid response is due by June 10th, 2025 at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, with an estimated notice of intent to award on July 8th, 2025, and contract commencement anticipated for July 16th, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and pricing, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder.

The solicitation includes a mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with bids failing to meet this threshold deemed non-responsive. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including business information sheets, references, insurance declarations, and various state-required certifications. The contract is structured with a total budget not to exceed $450,000, covering the period from July 16th, 2025 to June 30th, 2028. Pricing is stratified across non-emergency services (72-hour notice), emergency services (first 72 hours with less than 12-hour notice), and transportation assets, with reimbursement based on actual services performed and invoiced. The cost worksheet includes detailed rates for various personnel types (warehouse workers, supervisors, forklift operators) and transportation assets ranging from pickup trucks to tractors and trailers. Bidders can potentially earn incentive points for exceeding the DVBE participation goal, and travel expenses will be reimbursed at California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) established rates.