ST259015 Pre-Employment Examination Services

The California Department of Developmental Services has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) ST259015 for pre-employment examination services for the Southern Stabilization, Training, Assistance, and Reintegration (STAR) Community Crisis homes located in Costa Mesa, Orange County. The procurement seeks licensed healthcare professionals, including physicians, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners, to perform comprehensive pre-employment medical screenings. Required services include physical examinations, QuantiFERON-TB Gold testing, urinalysis, and potential chest x-rays for potential employees. The contract will cover an initial three-year period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with an estimated 25 procedures per 12-month period. Bidders must have a facility within 30 miles of the South STAR homes and provide all-inclusive pricing that covers operating expenses, labor, diagnostic fees, and associated costs. The bid submission deadline is September 19, 2025, with a public bid/cost opening scheduled for September 22, 2025, and an anticipated agreement start date of October 1, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on unit costs for each procedure, with the total contract value calculated by multiplying the 12-month total cost by three.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) preferences, offering potential incentives up to 5% for DVBE participation. Bidders must submit multiple attachments, including certification sheets, cost worksheets, and compliance documentation, with strict requirements for maintaining confidentiality of protected health information. Organizations responding to the solicitation must demonstrate compliance with healthcare licensing requirements and have the capability to perform medical examinations in proximity to the South STAR community crisis homes. The estimated total contract value will be determined by the unit pricing submitted by bidders, with the expectation of covering medical screening services for potential employees across two South STAR locations. While no incumbent vendor is specifically mentioned, the procurement emphasizes the need for qualified healthcare providers who can meet the specific medical screening requirements for developmental services personnel. Bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure full compliance with the technical specifications and administrative requirements outlined in the IFB.