Rebid ST259017 Pre-Employment Examination Services

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) ST259017 for pre-employment examination services for the South Stabilization, Training, Assistance, and Reintegration (South STAR) Community Crisis homes located in Costa Mesa, Orange County. The contract will provide as-needed physical examinations to determine job applicants' physical qualifications for positions serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Qualified bidders must be licensed medical professionals including physicians, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners with a facility within 30 miles of the South STAR homes. The procurement requires comprehensive medical screening services including pre-employment examinations, QuantiFERON-TB Gold testing, 5-panel DOT-like urinalysis, and potential chest X-rays. The contract period spans from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2028, with an estimated 25 procedures anticipated per 12-month period. Bid responses are due on October 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a public bid/cost opening scheduled for October 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) preferences, offering potential incentives up to 5% for qualifying vendors. Bidders must complete multiple attachments demonstrating compliance with state and federal regulations, including HIPAA requirements and sexual harassment prevention policies. The total contract value will be calculated by multiplying the proposed 12-month cost by three years, with actual reimbursement based on services performed and invoiced. While no incumbent vendor is specifically mentioned, the contract appears designed to establish a new service provider for medical screening at the South STAR community crisis homes. Vendors will be required to submit detailed cost worksheets with unit pricing for each specified medical examination and testing service. The procurement process emphasizes administrative compliance, medical expertise, and competitive pricing as key evaluation criteria for potential contractors.