SD24-00021 Prosthetic and Orthotic Services and Devices

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are soliciting bids for Prosthetic and Orthotic Services and Devices under Bid Number SD24-00021. The contract will provide comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic healthcare services for inmates across 33 California correctional institutions, with a primary focus on medically necessary treatments that protect life, prevent significant illness or disability, or alleviate severe pain impacting patient function. Contractors must possess valid and unconditional licensure, maintain board certification from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, and hold Basic Life Support/Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification. The initial contract term is 36 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, and the proposed start date is August 4, 2025. Bidders must submit their proposals by June 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. PST, with a bid opening scheduled for July 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PST. The bid rate is capped at 130% of Medi-Cal rates, and contractors must provide devices within six weeks of initial consultation, offer patient education, and maintain device warranties.

The procurement encourages participation from small businesses, microbusinesses, and disabled veteran-owned businesses, with potential bidding preferences for certified small businesses or those utilizing certified small business subcontractors. Bidders can receive up to a 5% preference if they are a certified small business or use certified small business subcontractors for at least 25% of the total bid cost. The state will potentially award multiple agreements to bidders submitting bids at or below the established rate caps, with subcontractors permitted to help meet service requirements. While no specific incumbent vendors are listed, the contract covers a comprehensive statewide network of correctional facilities across five geographic regions. Potential contractors must complete an extensive array of compliance documents, including forms related to economic sanctions, civil rights laws, conflict of interest, and generative AI usage. Though no explicit budget range is provided, the contract will be structured using a cost allocation formula that considers the contractor's ranking and the number of agreements awarded, with services subject to change based on fluctuations in the patient population.