Pre-Employment Physical Exam Services

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) - Coalinga has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #16-64047 for Pre-Employment Physical Exam Services, seeking a qualified medical provider to conduct comprehensive pre-employment medical examinations for employees, potential employees, and other designated individuals. The required services include routine physical exams with specific diagnostic procedures such as urinalysis, audio assessments, vision screenings, electrocardiogram (EKG), and chest x-rays, all to be performed as directed by DSH-Coalinga physicians. The contractor must be located within a 20-mile radius of the DSH-Coalinga facility and possess appropriate medical licensing, specifically being a medical corporation, individual physician licensed in California, physician-owned entity, public hospital, or an entity compliant with the Medical Practices Act. Key submission dates include a bid deadline of May 13, 2016, at 4:00 PM, with a public bid opening scheduled for May 16, 2016, at 9:00 AM. The contract term is set for July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2018, with bidders required to submit individual procedure rates and meet specific professional liability insurance requirements of $1 million per claim and $2 million aggregate.

The solicitation includes a 5% bid preference for California-certified small businesses and microbusinesses, providing additional opportunities for local and disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit comprehensive pricing for individual medical procedures and are permitted to charge a $25 cancellation fee for appointments canceled with less than 24 hours' notice. The contract has a not-to-exceed amount of $25,000, indicating a relatively modest procurement scope. Professional liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage are mandatory for potential contractors. The procurement is managed by Christina Kashuba from the Procurement & Contracts Department, who can be contacted at (559) 935-4309 for any clarification or questions. Interested medical providers must carefully review the IFB documentation, ensuring they meet all geographic, licensing, and insurance requirements to be considered for the contract.