Medication Dispensing Unit Installation

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) - Atascadero is soliciting bids for a Medication Dispensing Unit Installation project through Invitation for Bid (IFB #24-11021-000). The procurement involves comprehensive modifications to hospital medication rooms, specifically installing new medication dispensing unit equipment in 23 single and 13 double medication rooms across multiple buildings. Contractors will be responsible for installing new anchor plates, removing existing casework and fixtures, performing patch and paint work, extending electrical outlets and data jacks, and implementing fire-stopping at penetrations. The project is located within the Secured Treatment Area (STA) and must comply with Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) approved plans under Permit 24-S-0448-C. Key qualifications include holding an active A-General Engineering or B-General Building Contractors License and demonstrating at least five years of experience with similar project scopes. Critical procurement dates include a mandatory bidder's conference on January 14, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with final bid submissions due January 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The anticipated project start date is February 24, 2025, with a required completion timeline of 120 days.

The solicitation includes provisions for Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preferences, though these are not mandatory. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, pollution liability, motor vehicle liability, and workers' compensation. The project is classified as a public works project subject to prevailing wage requirements per Labor Code 1720. A $40,000 unforeseen allowance is included in the contract, and contractors must provide payment and performance bonds for the full contract amount. Unique project requirements include working with Hospital Maintenance Personnel for certain aspects, implementing dust containment systems, and coordinating with third-party inspectors from DGS CIMB Services and DSFM. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project involves replacing existing medication dispensing units across multiple buildings (24, 508A-523, and 972). Contractors will be limited to working in two locations simultaneously with provided escorts, and tool storage will be available in secured onsite areas. Although a precise contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope and multiple installation locations suggest a significant investment in modernizing the hospital's medication distribution infrastructure.