Over bed tables (FURNITURE) (DGS/OTA)

The California Department of General Services, Procurement Division, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB 0000033008) for the procurement of 240 overbed tables for the California Department of Veterans Affairs' Yountville Veterans Home Skilled Nursing Facility. The tables must meet specific technical requirements, including dimensions of 32-34 inches wide, 28-28.5 inches long, and 18 inches deep, with a pneumatic cylinder height adjustment range of 28-45 inches. The tables require a silver metal frame, specific finish color, dual-wheel casters, and a spill containment surface. Bids are due on February 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT, with a public bid reading scheduled via email on February 7, 2025. Bidders must submit complete descriptive literature, including brand names and model numbers, and provide a detailed Distribution Plan. The procurement is a one-time acquisition that will be awarded on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery scheduled between July 1-11, 2025. Contractors must unpack and set up the tables, remove packaging materials, and provide instruction to facility staff.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference opportunities for diverse businesses, including incentives for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), California certified small businesses, small business subcontractor preferences, and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) considerations. While there is no minimum DVBE participation requirement, businesses with DVBE status may receive additional consideration. Bidders must have been in business for at least 12 consecutive months and demonstrate experience selling overbed tables. The tables must comply with environmental requirements, including Executive Order N-19-19 for greenhouse gas reduction, California's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program, and BIFMA level Certification. The procurement requires F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid pricing with no additional charges permitted, and sales tax will be calculated based on the delivery location rate. Contractors must provide manufacturer's standard warranties and be prepared to respond to warranty claims on a next-business-day basis. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates a comprehensive procurement for 240 units with detailed specifications and quality requirements.