Overbed tables (FURNITURE) (DGS/OTA)

The California Department of General Services Procurement Division is soliciting bids for 240 overbed tables for the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) Yountville Home Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) under Invitation for Bid (IFB) 0000036269. The procurement requires overbed tables with specific technical specifications, including a minimum 25-pound load capacity, pneumatic cylinder height adjustment, and a U-shaped steel base with adjustable height between 28-45 inches. The tables must feature a solid, non-porous surface composed of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) in white, beige, or light brown colors, and must meet BIFMA level Certification for environmental compliance. Bids are due by August 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT, with a public bid reading scheduled via email on August 19, 2025. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including cost worksheets, narrative responses, and compliance with technical specifications outlined in Attachment 1 - Specifications 6530-BS-0268747. Delivery of the tables must be completed by September 15, 2025, with a hard deadline of October 3, 2025.

The solicitation includes several preference and set-aside opportunities for disadvantaged businesses, with a 5% bid preference for certified small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE). Additional preferences are available for non-small businesses with 25% California certified small business subcontractor participation. Bidders must provide their California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Retailer's Seller Permit number and disclose any business conducted outside the United States. The procurement allows for various payment methods, including outright purchase, financing through GS $Mart, or operating lease through Lease $Mart. Contractors must demonstrate at least twelve consecutive months in business and provide qualifying statements about similar sales to companies and agencies within the past five years. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 240 units with individual unit pricing to be determined through the bidding process. All products must be new, defect-free, and include manufacturer warranties with prompt response requirements for any issues.