587102 - 2026 PM PIPETTE CALIBRATION SERVICES, T-Specs

The State of California is issuing Request for Bids (RFB) Solicitation# RFB-IS-26200874 for 2026 PM Pipette Calibration Services, seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive pipette calibration and preventive maintenance services. The procurement encompasses calibration services for various pipette types and volumes across California state agencies, with detailed technical specifications establishing performance benchmarks, quality assurance procedures, and testing methodologies that service providers must follow. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with relevant ISO standards and calibration protocols, maintain appropriate certifications, and provide documentation of compliance with established calibration standards throughout the contract term. Required deliverables include consistent, high-quality calibration services meeting specified technical parameters, accuracy and precision standards, and thorough documentation of all calibration work performed. Vendors must complete all mandatory purchasing forms contained in Appendix A and certify their technical capabilities and experience with calibration services. The solicitation was posted on April 20, 2026, with a proposal due date of May 6, 2026; specific information regarding site visits, bidders' meetings, and award dates should be confirmed within the detailed solicitation document.

The procurement includes a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) designation, requiring bidders to demonstrate and document their CBE status to qualify for consideration in the bidding process. Vendors must complete the CBE Form to establish eligibility and provide supporting evidence to substantiate their classification, including proof of ownership, operational history, and financial standing. The solicitation does not identify incumbent vendors or current contractors in the available documentation; however, responding vendors must integrate their services with existing state agency equipment inventory and operational requirements. Specific award values, budget ranges, contract terms, and renewal options are contained within the complete solicitation document but are not detailed in the summary materials provided; interested vendors should review the full RFB documentation to obtain comprehensive financial and contractual information necessary for proposal development.