C26730014 Water Testing and Analysis

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is requesting bids for water testing and analysis services at San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area in Gustine, Merced County, with bids due July 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The contractor will provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to support park staff in collecting water samples and conduct routine monthly pickups (typically Tuesday or Wednesday between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.), plus additional special pickups as needed. Over the 36-month contract period, the scope encompasses approximately 300 presence/absence coliform samples, 72 most probable number coliform samples, 12 nitrate samples, and 4 nitrite samples, with an estimated 240 routine pickups and 60 repeat or special pickups. The contractor must supply all sample bottles required by park staff and arrange testing through an accredited portable water testing laboratory. Test results must be reported to the State's Representative and the State Water Resources Control Board, with immediate notification required for any positive or failed samples to designated staff and the California Department of Health Services Office of Drinking Water. Monthly reporting of analytical results is due electronically to the Department of Health Services by the 10th day of the month following completion of analyses.

The contract term runs August 15, 2026, through August 14, 2029. Electronic bids must be submitted to Contracts.CVD@parks.ca.gov. Questions regarding contract documents are due no later than 2:00 p.m. seven calendar days prior to bid opening; answers will be provided by addendum on the Cal eProcure website. Bid documents are available for download from caleprocure.ca.gov using Bid Number C26730014. Public bid opening occurs via conference call at 2:00 p.m. on July 23, 2026.