IFB SD#25-00023 - Staff Medical Monitoring Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Correctional Health Care Services (CDCR/CCHCS), is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. SD25-00023 for Staff Medical Monitoring Services to be provided at CDCR/CCHCS worksites throughout California, with particular relevance to Tulare County facilities. The contractor shall provide comprehensive occupational medical services including physical examinations, medical testing, vaccinations, tuberculosis screening, and related occupational health services for correctional staff. Key qualifications require that bidders possess a valid California Medical Board physician license, current CLIA certification, and a California Department of Public Health clinical laboratory license, with demonstrated five years of experience performing staff medical monitoring services and three positive references. The contractor must be capable of deploying and operating fully equipped on-site clinics throughout California within 48 hours of telephonic notice, meeting all Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and applicable federal, state, and local licensing standards. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid submitted, with pricing submitted on individual line-item basis for services including physical examinations, blood tests, vaccinations, tuberculosis testing, laboratory services, and physician consultations. Bid submission deadline is Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with public bid opening scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM, notice of intent to award on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and proposed award date of Friday, May 8, 2026. The contract term will run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.

A mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement must be met for a bid to be considered responsive, ensuring contractor engagement with disadvantaged enterprises. Additionally, small business preference of 5% is available to certified small businesses or non-small businesses that commit to at least 25% subcontracting with small businesses, providing additional opportunities for participation by smaller entities. The solicitation does not identify incumbent vendors or current contractors; however, all contracted services must maintain direct communication with the CDCR/CCHCS Contract Manager regarding medical concerns relevant to public health issues and comply with existing occupational health protocols and standards established for state correctional facilities. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents; however, the contractor must submit comprehensive line-item pricing that will be evaluated competitively against other responsive bidders to determine the lowest overall cost to the state.