Analytical Balance Calibrations

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 15MLD049) for Analytical Balance Calibrations, covering facilities in Sacramento County, specifically targeting three ARB locations. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform annual maintenance, repair services, and calibration for 30 analytical balances, with service requirements including semi-annual calibrations at the V Street location and annual calibrations at two additional Sacramento sites. Contractors must perform all calibration tests using NIST traceable weights and provide American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) certification meeting ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. The solicitation mandates that parts replacement costs cannot exceed 5% of the total contract amount. Critical technical requirements include precise calibration methodology and adherence to strict measurement standards. The bid was originally published on February 5, 2016, with a revision on February 19, 2016, and bids are due March 4, 2016, by 3:00 p.m., with an anticipated contract start date of April 1, 2016, and a total contract term of 24 months.

The procurement includes provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation incentives and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) requirements under EPA guidelines, though no minimum DVBE participation percentage is specified. Price reductions of 1-5% will be applied during bid evaluation based on confirmed DVBE participation levels. The ARB has established a project budget of $8,300.00, with bids exceeding this amount considered non-responsive and ineligible for award. While the solicitation does not explicitly restrict bidder types, it implies a preference for technically qualified laboratories with specialized calibration capabilities and certifications. The procurement appears designed to ensure high-quality, precise calibration services for the agency's analytical equipment, with a focus on maintaining precise measurement standards across multiple Sacramento facilities.