Lead and Asbestos Physicals

The Fairview Developmental Center, part of the California Department of Developmental Services, is soliciting bids for lead and asbestos physical examinations for its staff, with the Invitation for Bid (IFB) FV169009 covering services from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018. The procurement is located in Orange County and seeks a medical provider to conduct comprehensive physical examinations, respiratory certification, and laboratory testing for employees exposed to lead and asbestos. Specific services include medical history reviews, respiratory and asbestos questionnaires, physical examinations, vision tests, pulmonary function tests, audiometric exams, chest x-rays, rectal exams, and blood lead testing. The anticipated volume is 35 employees in the 2016/2017 fiscal year and 40 employees in the 2017/2018 fiscal year. Bidder qualifications require an onsite examination facility and an alternative offsite facility capable of processing full and partial examinations at the same cost, with providers located within a 30-mile radius of the facility. The IFB was made available on May 11, 2016, with bids due by May 25, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., and a proposed award date of June 3, 2016. An optional site inspection can be scheduled with the Personnel Director.

The solicitation includes provisions for small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), though the DVBE participation goal is being waived for this contract. Bidders must submit multiple required attachments, including a Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, references, payee data record, and a California State Certification form (CCC-307) demonstrating compliance with various state and federal regulations. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder, with no specific budget amount mentioned in the documents. Vendors must complete the Darfur Contracting Act Certification and provide three professional references for similar services performed within the last 10 years. While no incumbent vendor is identified, bidders must provide detailed unit pricing for each medical procedure, with costs to remain binding for the entire agreement term. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids and does not guarantee contract award, emphasizing the competitive nature of the procurement process.