C1539021 Water Testing Mount Diablo State Park

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Bay Area District is seeking a contractor to perform water testing services at Mount Diablo State Park through Invitation for Bid (IFB) Contract #C1539021. The procurement requires comprehensive water and sewage sample analysis, specifically including monthly Total Coliform Bacteria + E. Coli testing with 10 samples per month, annual Nitrate as NO3 testing involving 9 samples per year, and Nitrite as N testing for 9 samples in 2017. The successful contractor must establish a courier service to retrieve samples from the South Gate Entrance Station location twice monthly and provide test results within 5 days of collection. The bid submission deadline is February 19, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with the contract term running from Notice to Proceed through February 28, 2018. Key qualifications include maintaining Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program certification and meeting specific insurance requirements covering general liability, motor vehicle liability, and workers' compensation. The contract also allows for potential additional Total Coliform tests at the same per-sample rate during the contract period.

The procurement includes set-aside preferences for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) and Small Businesses, though the DVBE participation requirement is waived for this specific contract. DVBE participants may still receive an incentive ranging from 1-5% based on participation levels, while small businesses can receive a 5% bid preference. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation. The bid package does not specify a precise award value or budget range, but details the specific testing requirements and associated sample volumes. Potential bidders must carefully review the insurance, certification, and service delivery requirements to ensure compliance with the contract specifications. The procurement appears designed to provide ongoing water quality monitoring and testing services for Mount Diablo State Park, with a focus on ensuring comprehensive and timely environmental testing.