10210017 Pipette Calibration Services

The state of California, specifically Yolo County and Yolo CDP, is soliciting proposals for pipette calibration services under contract number 10210017. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide on-site calibration and maintenance for the Department of Water Resources' (DWR) electronic and manual single-channel and multi-channel laboratory pipettes on an as-needed basis. Key deliverables will include comprehensive calibration services that ensure precision and accuracy of laboratory equipment. The solicitation was posted on May 6, 2025, with proposals due by June 3, 2025, giving potential bidders approximately four weeks to prepare and submit their responses. Two primary documents are available for review: the main solicitation document (10210017_Pipette_Calibration_Solicitation.pdf) and a supplemental document listing potential Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) subcontractors. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided summary, the nature of the contract suggests that technical expertise in laboratory equipment calibration, demonstrated experience, and potentially DVBE participation will be key considerations.

The solicitation appears to have a strong emphasis on supporting Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, as evidenced by the supplemental document listing potential DVBE subcontractors. This suggests there may be set-aside provisions or preferential scoring for DVBE participation in the bidding process. The contract seems structured as an as-needed service agreement, which implies potential flexibility in service volume and corresponding contract value. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the provided information, laboratory calibration services typically range from moderate to significant depending on the number and complexity of pipettes requiring service. Potential bidders will likely need to demonstrate specialized technical capabilities in precise laboratory equipment calibration, hold appropriate certifications, and potentially show previous experience with similar scientific or governmental laboratory environments. The involvement of the Department of Water Resources indicates this is a technically rigorous procurement requiring high-precision service delivery.