IFB-SD26-00009-On-site Orientation and Mobility Training (In-person White Cane Training) Services

Solicitation IFB-SD26-00009 is issued by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Correctional Health Care Services to secure on-site Orientation and Mobility Training, specifically in-person white cane training, at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville, California. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, travel, per diem, materials, and equipment necessary to conduct initial ambulatory assessments and subsequent training sessions to ensure patients can move safely and independently. The contract term runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, with services performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Key deliverables include visit notes and final evaluations documenting improved ambulatory skills. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation factors including minimum qualifications, reference verification, and rate sheet calculations. Bidders must hold NOMC certification through the NBPCB or COMS certification through ACVREP and must meet a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation rate to be considered responsive. Compliance requirements include adherence to HIPAA via a Business Associate Agreement, ADA regulations, and strict information security and confidentiality standards. Invoices are submitted monthly in arrears to the Sacramento Accounting Office, and the contract is subject to the appropriation of funds through the Budget Act.