C1656001 Noise Monitoring Services

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a contractor to provide Noise Monitoring Services for the Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) located in San Benito County. The procurement (Contract C1656001) requires a qualified vendor to conduct comprehensive noise monitoring to ensure compliance with sound standards established in the February 2001 Final General Development Plan Amendment. Specific service requirements include performing four monitoring sessions per year at eight predetermined locations, with two simultaneous samples conducted during each session, primarily on weekends between October and June. The contractor must utilize precision sound level meters meeting ANSI S1.4 requirements and produce detailed reports documenting noise level measurements against established standards of 40-60 decibels. Key qualifications for bidders include maintaining an office within 175 miles of Hollister Hills SVRA and having a Principal with at least 10 years of professional experience, including 5 years specifically dealing with acoustical issues and educational background in Mechanical Engineering and/or Acoustics. The contract period is scheduled for 24 months, from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2018, with bids originally due on April 22, 2016, at 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business participation, offering a 5% preference for certified small businesses or non-certified businesses that subcontract at least 25% to certified Small Businesses. The Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement has been waived for this contract, though DVBE participation is still encouraged. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated in the documents, the procurement includes standard insurance requirements, including $1 million in general liability coverage, $1 million in motor vehicle liability, and worker's compensation insurance. Bidders must demonstrate the capability to integrate with existing monitoring infrastructure and meet the specific technical and reporting requirements outlined in the contract documents. The contract represents an opportunity for businesses with specialized acoustical monitoring expertise to provide critical environmental compliance services for a state recreational area, with potential for future similar engagements based on performance.