Multi-Sport Helmets (DGS-OTA)

The California Department of General Services Procurement Division, acting on behalf of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB #0000001668) for multi-sport helmets to be distributed to low-income children across the state. The procurement seeks 12,936 helmets that must meet both ASTM 1492 Skateboarding/Skating Standard and CPSC Bicycle Helmet Standards, with specific requirements for gender-neutral colors including navy, black, gray, and white in solid single colors without designs. Helmets must be available in youth and adult sizes, with delivery scheduled for May and June 2016, and final shipments no later than June 30, 2016. The solicitation will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements, with bids due by May 31, 2016 at 2:00 PM PST and questions due by May 24, 2016. Pricing must be F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid, with sales tax to be added at invoicing based on delivery location rates.

The procurement includes provisions for California Small Business preference and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives, though no minimum DVBE participation goal is specified. Bidders must possess California seller's permits, and all equipment must be new - used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, or discontinued models are explicitly not acceptable. The State reserves the right to increase quantities up to 20,000 helmets at the awarded price for up to 365 calendar days from the purchase order award. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the initial procurement volume is 12,936 helmets, with potential expansion up to 20,000 units. The solicitation does not mention any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements, focusing instead on the straightforward procurement of new safety helmets for distribution to low-income children throughout California.