Military Cots

The State of California, Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) is seeking bids for the procurement of Military Style Cots for the Department of Social Services. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with a due date of June 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM PT. The cots must meet detailed specifications, including dimensions, load capacity, features, and branding requirements. Bidders must demonstrate at least 5 years of experience in the sale/manufacturing of similar products and provide references. A Distribution Plan outlining the supply chain is also required. Inspection and acceptance of the cots will be conducted by the Department of Social Services. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost, including applicable preferences and incentives.

The IFB includes socio-economic programs such as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive, Small Business preference, and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preference. While there is no minimum DVBE participation requirement, DVBE participation will receive an incentive. The State reserves the right to select the form of payment, including outright purchase, financing, or leasing through the State Financial Marketplace. The contract will be subject to the State's Alternative Protest Process, which utilizes binding arbitration for bid protests. No information is provided on pricing terms, incumbents, funding sources, or contract amounts.