SD24-00045 Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Services Bid

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are soliciting bids for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Services through Invitation For Bid (IFB) Number SD24-00045. The procurement seeks surgical services for patients across 20 state correctional institutions, covering geographic zones including Upper Northern, Northern, Central Valley, Central Coast, Los Angeles Basin, and Southern Desert regions. Qualified contractors must provide on-site surgical procedures listed in the rate sheet, maintain valid dental licenses, meet professional credentials, and comply with institutional policies. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation, including various certifications and disclosures. The bid is available starting August 8, 2025, with a submission deadline of August 28, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. PST, and a bid opening scheduled for August 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PST. The initial contract term is 36 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, and contractors will be reimbursed based on a percentage of Standardized Fees, with a rate cap of 185% of Usual and Customary Rates.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for small businesses, microbusinesses, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), offering a 5% preference for evaluation purposes. The state reserves the right to award multiple agreements per zone, not exceeding four agreements in one zone, and will rank these agreements from lowest to highest bid. Contractors must meet stringent qualifications, including English proficiency, background checks, and ongoing training, and provide medical malpractice insurance and workers' compensation coverage. The bid includes unique requirements such as compliance with Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions and provisions related to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) usage. Subcontractors are permitted but must comply with contract terms, and any additional subcontractors must be submitted during the contract period. The solicitation includes a cancellation policy where CDCR/CCHCS can cancel assignments up to 24 hours before the scheduled reporting time without liability, with a $50 per hour cancellation fee for cancellations less than 24 hours before reporting. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant multi-year contract covering surgical services across multiple California state prison facilities.