C5613299-D, Industrial Hygiene and Laboratory Analysis Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) C5613299-D on May 13, 2026, for Industrial Hygiene and Laboratory Analysis Services across multiple correctional facilities statewide, with proposals due by June 9, 2026. This procurement encompasses comprehensive industrial hygiene services including exposure assessments, environmental monitoring, hazard evaluations, and laboratory analysis of air samples, biological specimens, and other materials to ensure workplace safety and health compliance throughout the CDCR system. Successful bidders must deliver sampling, analysis, reporting, and consultation services on an as-needed basis under a contract structure with an initial term and potential renewal options at CDCR's discretion. Required qualifications include CLIA certification, CAP accreditation, or equivalent laboratory credentials, along with demonstrated experience conducting industrial hygiene work in complex institutional environments such as correctional facilities. Evaluation criteria include technical qualifications, laboratory certifications, correctional facility experience, pricing competitiveness, and capacity to meet the expedited timeline. Contractors must submit detailed fee schedules organized by service categories and demonstrate immediate availability and responsive project management capabilities. The abbreviated timeline for this procurement reflects urgent facility needs and requires rapid mobilization upon contract award.

The procurement may include provisions for small business or disadvantaged business set-asides consistent with California procurement regulations, though specific set-aside percentages are not detailed in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the materials provided. Contractors must align their pricing with the standardized rates established in the accompanying Rate Sheet (Exhibit B-1), which serves as the basis for contract award evaluation and all subsequent billing and payment activities. Pricing shall be submitted on a cost basis reflective of competitive market rates for the specified service categories. The specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in the available procurement documents, though funding is provided through CDCR's operational budget and will be distributed based on actual service utilization during the contract term.