Calibration of Scales and balances

The County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner is soliciting electronic bids under IFB 060-3104704-NB for calibration and maintenance of laboratory scales, balances, weight sets, and breath alcohol thermometers, with questions due November 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and bids due November 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. A 5% price preference applies to certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) bidders, and bidders certified as both receive an 8% preference, subject to a maximum deduction of $100,000.

Scope covers 24 laboratory scale and balance models from manufacturers including A&D, Mettler, Mettler-Toledo, Ohaus, Pelouze, RCBS, Sartorius, Thomas Scientific, and VWR; nine weight set items; three breath alcohol thermometer models; and repair services billed at an hourly rate. Services maintain compliance with ANAB accreditation standards for the County's Crime Lab. Calibration certificates must comply with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and include uncertainties. Bidders must provide current certificates of insurance with additional insured endorsements, active UEI and DUNS numbers, valid California Secretary of State registration, and three references.

Award goes to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The County may award to multiple vendors, reject any or all bids, and defer award for up to 180 days. Bid prices must remain firm for the entire contract term, with price decreases automatically extended to the County. Bids remain valid for 365 days after the closing date. The awarded contractor must furnish a performance bond and a labor and material payment bond under California Civil Code Sections 9550 et seq., both provided as attached forms. Required submittals include the Certification Regarding Debarment, Non-Collusion Declaration, and Levine Act Campaign Contribution Disclosure. Respondents must direct all questions through the solicitation's Q&A section and may not contact other County personnel.