RFP #24-20022-000 Commissary Services

The Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan (DSH-M) is seeking a qualified company to provide Commissary Services to DSH-M patients pursuant to California state statutes. The Request for Proposal (RFP) requires the selected contractor to procure, receive, store, and distribute a wide range of food products, non-alcoholic beverages, hygiene products, personal care products, and stationery materials to DSH-M patients at two locations in Norwalk, California. The contract term is anticipated to begin on October 11, 2024 and run through October 10, 2027. Proposals are due by September 30, 2024, and the DSH-M will evaluate proposals based on criteria such as key personnel, experience, and technical approach, intending to award to the highest scored responsible proposer. The RFP requires detailed pricing for various commissary items, as well as a proposed percentage of net profits to be contributed to the DSH-M Patient Benefit Fund on a quarterly basis.

The RFP offers small business and disabled veteran business enterprise preferences and incentives. The successful proposer will be responsible for all aspects of the commissary operations, including maintaining comparable pricing with the surrounding community and cooperating with hospital authorities to minimize interference with hospital operations. The addenda provide additional details on the current commissary menu, pricing, ordering processes, and delivery requirements, as well as clarification on business license, seller's permit, and insurance requirements. The funding requirements and sources for this contract opportunity are not explicitly stated, but it can be inferred that the DSH-M will be the primary funding source for the Commissary Services.