Radiology Services

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) - Patton has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB #16-30052) for comprehensive radiology services in San Bernardino County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide a full range of diagnostic and interventional radiology services, including fluoroscopy, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear imaging, DICOM image processing, computed tomography (CT) scans, and other related procedures. Qualified providers must meet stringent regulatory requirements, including compliance with Title 22 of California Code of Regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Department of Justice guidelines. The bid submission deadline is May 23, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with a public bid opening at 2:30 PM the same day. The initial contract term spans from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2018, with an option to extend for one additional year, and pricing will be based on a percentage of the current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Physician Fee Schedule for San Bernardino Area 99 Participating Amount rates.

The procurement is limited to specific types of providers, including medical corporations, individual physicians licensed in California, physician-owned entities, and public entity hospitals. DSH may award agreements to up to three providers per location based on the lowest responsive and responsible bids. Small businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) receive preference, with potential incentives up to 5%. Bidders must obtain privileges at DSH and comply with radiologic technician certification requirements through the California Department of Public Health. Required insurance coverage includes Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence/$2M aggregate) and Professional Liability ($1M per claim/$2M aggregate). While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the services and the potential for multiple provider awards suggest a significant procurement opportunity for qualified radiology service providers in the San Bernardino County area.