C1562034_Bid_Documents.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB C1562034) issued by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Central Valley District for Water Testing and Laboratory Analysis of Water and Wastewater at Caswell Memorial State Park and Turlock Lake State Recreation Area. The scope includes water testing services at multiple locations, with specific requirements for drinking water, presence/absence testing for total coliform and E. coli, and nitrate testing. The bid opening date is set for February 16, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., with work to be performed through March 31, 2019.

The bid package requires Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program Certification and includes provisions for small business preference with a 5% preference for certified small businesses or non-certified businesses that subcontract 25% to certified small businesses. The bid form specifies unit pricing for multiple sampling requirements including bimonthly testing schedules and annual well testing. Bidders must submit forms in a sealed envelope including the Service Contracts Bid Form (DPR 940B), various certifications, and applicable small business and disabled veteran business enterprise documentation. The work schedule specifies sampling must be conducted on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays before 15:00 hours of each month.