Medication Dispensing Unit Installation

The California Department of State Hospitals is requesting sealed bids for medication dispensing unit installation at Patton State Hospital in San Bernardino County, with bids due August 18, 2026. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is mandatory — failure to meet required DVBE participation percentages specified in Document 00 22 10 of the Project Manual will result in bid rejection.

The scope encompasses removal of existing medication dispensing units and installation of new ARxIUM MedSelect Flex Cabinet modules (drawer, supply cabinet, tower, and compatibility display configurations) across seven buildings (Buildings 30, 70, EB-235, N-243, U-245, 536, and 512) at 3102 East Highland Avenue, Patton, California. Work includes floor anchor plate removal and installation, power and data connections, patching, painting, hazardous-materials investigation and abatement (asbestos and lead), seismic bracing to specified standards, and field coordination to adjust equipment placement for existing reinforcing steel. The project encompasses 41 medication rooms and related spaces. Construction must comply with the 2022 California Building Standards Code, California Fire Code, California Electrical Code, and applicable NFPA standards. All work is performed at Patton State Hospital.

The contract is a lump-sum arrangement with a 10% contingency allowance. Bidders must hold a valid California State Contractor's License and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Prevailing wage rates apply per Department of Industrial Relations February 2026 published rates. Bid security of 10% of the bid amount is required for proposals exceeding $10,000, acceptable as a bidder's bond, cashier's check, certified check, or cash. The construction documents include 100% drawings dated September 30, 2025, with State Fire Marshal permits (25-S-4362 through 25-S-4368) and HCAI peer review approval (April 30, 2026). Contract Manager is Ricardo Reilova (559-920-8668); Construction Administrator is Pang Her (916-508-8283).