Mixed Media Art Instructor Services IFB# 25-20060-000

The California Department of State Hospitals Metropolitan (DSH M) is seeking a contractor to provide Mixed Media Art Instructor services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25-20060-000, targeting adult patients with varying degrees of mental illnesses across six DSH locations. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering art instruction two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for 16 total hours during normal business hours, with a contract term anticipated from September 29, 2025, through June 30, 2028. Key qualifications include a minimum of four years of experience teaching art to patients with mental health disabilities, with required documentation including a personal resume, art samples, references, and insurance certifications. Bidders must submit comprehensive materials demonstrating their capability to provide course outlines, lesson plans, attendance records, support special arts events, and participate in required training. Critical procurement dates include bid availability on August 22, 2025, with questions due by August 29, 2025, and final bid submissions required by September 9, 2025, covering jurisdictions such as Los Angeles County, San Luis Obispo County, Los Angeles City, East Los Angeles CDP, and Lake Los Angeles CDP.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions, notably a small business preference program and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program, which may provide competitive advantages to qualifying vendors. Contractors must successfully pass background checks and adhere to strict confidentiality provisions and security protocols when working within DSH facilities. The hourly rate will be determined through the competitive bidding process, with estimated service hours of 640 for the first fiscal year and 844 hours for the subsequent two fiscal years. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly mentioned, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in art instruction within mental health treatment settings. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, medical clearance, and the ability to provide all necessary labor and incidental services to effectively deliver mixed media art instruction to patients across multiple DSH locations, with the total contract value to be established through the competitive bidding process.