Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Education & Procedures

San Mateo Medical Center, operating under the County of San Mateo, is soliciting proposals for Nursing Evidence-Based Clinical Education & Procedures to support its mission of providing comprehensive, equitable healthcare services across outpatient clinics, an acute-care hospital, and long-term care facilities in San Mateo County. The solicitation, numbered 66000-2526-244, is open for submission through the eProcurement portal with a deadline of May 21, 2026, and is targeted at firms capable of delivering clinical education aligned with evidence-based practices, with performance expected at SMMC locations including Redwood City and San Mateo. The award will be made on a best-value trade-off basis, evaluating proposers across five factors: Project Approach (30%), Firm Qualifications (22.7%), Team Qualifications (18.2%), Price (22.7%), and preferential points for local, small, or micro businesses and non-profits (up to 9.1%). Proposers must demonstrate experience in nursing education, provide detailed methodologies, and commit to performance metrics outlined in Exhibit C. All deliverables created under the contract become the sole property of the County, and contractors must comply with strict HIPAA requirements, California labor laws including the Living Wage Ordinance, nondiscrimination statutes under Section 504 and 41 C.F.R. § 60-741.5(a), and environmental regulations restricting non-compostable food service ware. Contractors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance, retain all records for four years after final payment, and obtain prior written approval before subcontracting or assigning any part of the work. Invoices must be electronically submitted to [email hidden] and approved by the Contract Owner, with payment processed through the County’s designated office. Offerors must hold a valid Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov, self-certify their size and nonprofit status under County ordinance, and submit required attestations and documentation, including IRS Form 990 for non-profits and OSDS certification for small businesses. Proposals must be submitted as two separate PDFs—Technical and Fee—formatted in Times New Roman 12-point font, with no page limits except for past project listings, which are capped at one page per project. Submission via any other means will result in rejection.