26MLD001 rebid - equipment calibration

The California Air Resources Board is requesting bids for equipment calibration services under IFB 26MLD001 (a rebid), with bids due August 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. PST and virtual bid opening at 2:00 p.m. the same day. The budget cap is $52,020 over a 30-month term, and any bid exceeding this amount is non-responsive and ineligible.

DVBE incentives ranging from 1 to 5 percent are available based on DVBE participation levels, or bidders may pursue Small Business or Microbusiness preferences. The contractor must be licensed to do business in California and registered with the California Secretary of State if required by law.

The scope covers annual calibration, certification, repair, and adjustment of vapor recovery and source test equipment at CARB's Los Alamitos facility (11133 Winners Circle, Los Alamitos, California 90720). Equipment includes volumetric gas meters (models 8C175, 3M175, 11M175), 8-inch gas turbine meters, digital totalizer boxes, Fluke multifunctional calibrators, torque wrenches, and Alicat brand mass flow controllers and meters. Semi-annual calibration is required for additional volumetric gas meters and pressure modules. The contractor must provide unlimited repair services with a three-business-day response requirement and technical telephone support Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST. All calibration services must be traceable to NIST standards.

Calibration and repair rates submitted must be all-inclusive of labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and taxes. Parts replacement is allowed up to a maximum of 15 percent of the total agreement amount with prior written approval. The contractor must maintain general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and statutory workers' compensation coverage. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The contract start date is August 14, 2026. Notice of intent to award will be posted for five days beginning August 10, 2026.