Patient Transportation Services

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) at the Patton facility is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for patient transportation services across all 58 counties in California. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive patient transportation, including vehicles, personnel, licenses, permits, and insurance for transporting patients 24/7. Specific service requirements include secured, wheelchair-accessible vehicles capable of transporting up to 5 patients, with a pricing structure that includes a pick-up fee per location, a fee for the first patient, and additional fees for subsequent patients. The contract term is anticipated to run from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2018, with a potential one-year extension option. Key procurement dates include the IFB being available on March 11, 2016, with bidder questions due by April 20, 2016, at 3:00 PM, and final bids due on April 27, 2016, at 3:30 PM. The estimated service volume is approximately 11,000 miles and 36 pick-ups during the contract period.

The solicitation includes provisions for Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preferences, offering a 5% bid preference for certified small businesses and DVBE incentives ranging from 1-5% based on participation levels. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability (with a $2 million aggregate), $1 million in motor vehicle liability, and appropriate workers' compensation coverage. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly identified, the procurement appears open to qualified transportation providers who can meet the stringent operational and insurance requirements. The exact budget or total contract value is not specified, but the detailed mile and pick-up estimates suggest a potentially significant contract opportunity for transportation service providers specializing in patient transport with expertise in secure, multi-patient transportation services.