27-0185 Respirator Fit Testing, T-SPECS

The State of California is requesting bids for respirator fit testing services under contract opportunity 27-0185 administered through T-SPECS, the statewide cooperative purchasing vehicle, with bids due October 28, 2026. Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) status under California's certification programs for disadvantaged, minority, women, disabled veteran, and LGBTQ business enterprises is a material eligibility and set-aside consideration; bidders must complete and submit the CBE Form to establish claimed certifications and competitive standing.

The scope encompasses respirator fit testing services to support California state agencies and participating T-SPECS members, including initial fit tests, annual retest certifications, and OSHA-compliant documentation. Vendors must meet detailed technical specifications covering testing methodologies, equipment calibration, record-keeping procedures, and personnel certification standards. The contract is structured as an indefinite-term agreement with pricing anticipated to be determined on a per-test or similar fee basis. Funding derives from individual participating agencies utilizing the contract, with costs distributed based on actual usage.

All bidders must complete and submit required purchasing forms contained in Appendix A, including vendor information documentation and compliance attestations, as material requirements for proposal acceptance. Failure to submit complete documentation may render a proposal non-responsive. The contract availability to multiple California public agencies through T-SPECS establishes a cooperative purchasing framework for qualifying state and local entities.