24AQP005 California Aircraft Temperature Soundings (Red Bluff)

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 24AQP005 for California Aircraft Temperature Soundings in Red Bluff, targeting Trinity County. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to conduct daily aircraft temperature measurements at the Red Bluff Municipal Airport, with specific requirements to record temperatures at 500-foot intervals from ground level to 5,000 feet above ground. Pilots must be licensed for a minimum of five years, rated for Instrument Flying Rules, with a current biennial flight review and medical certificate. The contract period spans 24 months, from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2027, with flights scheduled five days per week. Bidders must submit electronic proposals by April 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM PST to Purchasing@arb.ca.gov, with a virtual bid opening on Microsoft Teams at 2:00 PM PST the same day. Contractors are required to provide their own aircraft and temperature sensing equipment capable of digital readings between -13F and 122F with 0.5F accuracy, and must submit clean copies of pilot licenses for CARB verification.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with various mandatory attachments and certifications, including COVID-19 prevention self-certification and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. The project has a defined budget of $75,000, with bids exceeding this amount potentially deemed non-responsive. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. The procurement appears open to qualified aviation contractors with the technical capability to perform precise temperature sounding measurements. Potential bidders should carefully review the full IFB document, which includes detailed requirements for temperature measurement protocols, equipment specifications, reporting standards, and performance expectations. Successful contractors will be expected to maintain rigorous documentation and adhere to the specified technical and operational standards throughout the contract period.