Title
a. Reject the sole bid presented for Medical Surgical 3, Project No 9600-55; and
b. Direct Staff to reevaluate the plans, specifications and cost estimate, implement minor modifications to the bid documents, and then readvertise for bids at a later date.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Reject the sole bid presented for Medical Surgical 3, Project No 9600-55; and
b. Direct Staff to reevaluate the plans, specifications and cost estimate, implement minor modifications to the bid documents, and then readvertise for bids at a later date.
SUMMARY:
Natividad Medical Center (“Natividad”) received a single bid in response to the Medical Surgical 3 solicitation and as a result desires to reject the bid in the exercise of the County’s discretion under the bid documents in order to maintain a fair, competitive, and transparent procurement process. It has been determined that proceeding under these circumstances does not ensure adequate competition or guarantee the best value to Natividad and the County of Monterey (County). Accordingly, Natividad desires that the solicitation be revised and readvertised late spring, early summer of 2026 to encourage broader participation and achieve more competitive results.
DISCUSSION
Following approval to solicit competitive bids, in October 21, 2025, Natividad conducted the advertisement and solicitation of bids for the renovation and modernization of the Medical-Surgical Inpatient Unit on the third floor of Building 500, a project that includes enhancements such as new patient charting stations, improved lighting at headwalls, and updated interior finishes in patient care and corridor areas. California Public Contract Code (PCC) section 20150.9 provides that, “In its discretion, the county may reject any bids presented.” Consistent with PCC section 20150.9, the bid package for Project No 9600-55 expressly reserved the County’s right, in its sole discretion and in t...
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