C1656001_Noise_Monitoring_Services_for_Hollister_Hills_SVRA.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the California Department of Parks and Recreation for Noise Monitoring Services at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) in San Benito County. The contract (C1656001) requires the contractor to provide noise monitoring services to ensure compliance with established sound standards, including conducting four monitoring sessions per year at eight predetermined locations for two years. Bids were due April 25, 2016 at 4:00 PM PST, with services to be performed from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018. The contract requires specific qualifications including having an office within 175 miles of Hollister Hills SVRA, a Principal with minimum 10 years experience (5 years directly with acoustical issues), and use of precision sound level meters meeting ANSI S1.4 requirements.

The bidding includes both Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preferences, with SB participants eligible for a 5% preference and DVBE participation incentives available from 1% to 5% based on participation levels. The DVBE participation requirement for this solicitation has been waived, though the incentive still applies. No budget amount is specified in the document, but the contract includes provisions for budget contingencies and requires standard insurance coverage including general liability ($1M per occurrence), motor vehicle liability ($1M), and worker's compensation insurance. The work involves monitoring noise levels against specific standards (40-60 dB) at various durations and completing detailed reports on findings.