Description
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide fully‑staffed confined‑space rescue services at dozens of correctional facilities throughout the state. The contract is a master agreement with separate purchase orders for each location, covering rescue‑team personnel, rescue vehicles, equipment, overtime and “as‑needed” services, and requires compliance with extensive safety, security, and regulatory standards.
• Scope: Deploy chief officer, rescue lead technician, and rescue technicians with a rescue vehicle and specialized equipment to perform emergency and scheduled rescue operations, safety briefings, and equipment maintenance.
• Requirements: Certified confined‑space rescue technicians, CPR/AED and EMT certifications, CCR Title 8 training, TB testing, workers‑comp insurance, $1 M liability coverage, background checks, and adherence to PREA, Darfur, Iran, and civil‑rights statutes.
• Timeline: IFB posted May 5 2026; optional walk‑throughs May 21 – June 8 2026; questions due June 16 2026; bid deadline June 24 2026; contract runs until March 31 2029.