10214215 RFP I Water and Soil Sample Analysis

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) issued Request for Proposal 10214215 for water and solids sample analysis services, with proposals due March 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide analytical services on water and soil samples at the contractor's facility, performing work as requested by the Lab Director at Bryte Chemical Laboratory or designated representatives. The contractor must analyze samples according to parameters and methods specified in the bid sheet, or utilize the most current editions of reference standards from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards, Association of Analytical Communities (AOAC) International, or other DWR-approved methods. The anticipated contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods, with an expected start date of July 2026. Proposals must be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes—one containing documentation and technical proposals and a second containing the cost proposal. Technical questions must be submitted by February 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with answers provided by February 20, 2026, and a public proposal opening is scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Evaluation will occur in three phases: Phase One assesses administrative compliance and technical documentation; Phase Two evaluates technical capabilities on a 100-point scale with a minimum passing score of 80 points, considering quality assurance plans, quality control procedures, laboratory instrumentation, facility adequacy, and performance evaluation results; and Phase Three evaluates cost proposals for qualifying firms.

Respondents must comply with Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program participation requirements and possess California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (CA ELAP) accreditation in specific fields of inorganic constituents and metals/trace elements in non-potable water for a minimum of two years prior to proposal submission. These mandatory minimum qualifications establish a significant barrier to entry and ensure that only firms with demonstrated laboratory expertise and regulatory compliance can compete. Award will be made to the lowest monetary responsible proposer that achieves a passing technical score after application of any applicable preferences. The State retains the right to reject all proposals if deemed necessary and may waive immaterial deviations in proposals. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the available documentation, and no incumbent contractor information is provided. Interested contractors must ensure they meet all accreditation and compliance requirements before preparing and submitting their proposals.