C25651009 Water Testing and Analyses Services

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) procurement for water testing and analyses services to support public use water systems located in State Parks within western Sonoma County. The contractor will be responsible for collecting and performing comprehensive analytical testing of water samples using Standard Methods, with all testing conducted in full compliance with applicable federal and state codes and regulations. The contractor must furnish all necessary materials, tools, equipment, and labor to complete the analytical work and must provide analytical results to both the State Water Resources Control Board and the Department of Parks and Recreation. A mandatory requirement is that the testing laboratory must possess an Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) Certificate, which must be submitted with the bid, and the laboratory must be located within one hour drive time or thirty miles of Duncans Mills, Sonoma County, California. The procurement was posted on March 5, 2026, with a bid due date of April 7, 2026. Additional detailed specifications regarding the scope of work, pricing structure, contract terms, and evaluation criteria are contained in the sample state agreement and the complete invitation for bid document.

The summary of available documents does not provide specific information regarding set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendor information, or estimated contract award values and budget ranges. The addendum referenced in the supporting documentation (Addendum 1 - C25715028) pertains to a separate contract and addresses California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption status rather than procurement details relevant to the water testing services solicitation. Prospective bidders should review the complete invitation for bid document and sample state agreement for comprehensive information regarding any applicable set-asides, evaluation criteria, contract duration, funding sources, and estimated values associated with this procurement opportunity.