IFB: Medical Consultant Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 9CA07979
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- NIGP code
- Point of contact
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- Derek Fergason derek.fergason@fire.ca.gov (916) 894-9834
Opportunity details come from caleprocure.ca.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids on occupational medical consultation and technical medical oversight services for its Medical Assessment Unit, with bids due July 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A 5% Small Business preference applies to certified SBs, and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive of up to 5% of the lowest responsive bid is available for verified DVBE participation; non-small businesses may claim the SB preference by subcontracting at least 25% of the net bid price to certified SBs.
The contractor must be an individual physician or group of physicians (MD or DO) with a designated Lead Medical Consultant responsible for coordination of services, quality assurance, and consistency of medical determinations. Required qualifications include current Medical Board of California licensure, Board certification in Occupational Medicine, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Medical Examiner certification, and current malpractice insurance of not less than $1 million. The contractor shall provide a minimum of 120 hours per month with 24/7 availability for emergency exposure incidents, reviewing occupational medical evaluations and medical clearance determinations for employees subject to occupational medical requirements.
Services will be performed primarily at 710 Riverpoint Court, West Sacramento, California, with remote work permitted as coordinated with the CAL FIRE Project Representative. The estimated contract term is September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029 (three years), contingent upon California Department of General Services approval. Bidders must submit an all-inclusive hourly rate for 1,440 hours annually, with total agreement cost calculated by multiplying the annual subtotal by three years. Questions are due July 17, 2026; bid opening occurs virtually on July 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Awards go to the lowest responsive responsible bidder; tied bids are resolved by coin toss.
Opportunity text
Contractor shall provide occupational medical consultation and technical medical oversight in support of CAL FIRE Medical Assessment Unit (MAU), including the review of occupational medical evaluations and medical clearance determinations for employees subject to occupational medical requirements. Contractor shall consist of an individual physician or a group of physicians (Doctor of Medicine (MD) and/or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)). If Contractor is a group, a Lead Medical Consultant shall be designated and shall be responsible for coordination of services, quality assurance, consistency of medical determinations, and all deliverables under this Agreement. Contractor shall work in coordination with CAL FIRE MAU management and staff to ensure services are provided in a timely, consistent, and professional manner. Services are needed to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and occupational health standards while supporting CAL FIRE's operational readiness and employee safety.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 9CA07979_IFB_Solicitation.pdf |
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