Dissolved Gas Analysis Services - IFB #10117890

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB #10117890) for Dissolved Gas Analysis services, targeting contractors in Sacramento County and San Francisco City. The solicitation seeks a laboratory capable of performing comprehensive oil analysis, including dissolved gas analysis, metals analysis, PCB concentration testing, and other oil quality assessments. Required qualifications include a minimum of five years of experience analyzing oil samples according to ASTM standards and valid ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from an approved agency. Contractors must maintain a Quality Assurance/Quality Control program following EPA guidelines and provide 72-hour standard turnaround time for most tests, with 24-hour emergency service available. Key technical questions were due by March 15, 2016, with answers provided by March 22, 2016, and final bids are due April 11, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. PST, with bid opening scheduled for April 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. PST. The anticipated contract term is two years, with an expected start date of June 1, 2016.

The procurement includes a three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement and offers both Small Business and DVBE preference programs. Bidders must submit pricing per unit test for 25 different types of analyses, with frequency factors applied to determine the total bid price. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the testing services suggests a significant potential contract value. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified laboratory service providers who can demonstrate technical expertise in oil analysis, with a particular emphasis on supporting the Department of Water Resources' technical and operational needs. Contractors will be evaluated based on their technical capabilities, experience, accreditation, turnaround times, and compliance with specified quality standards, with additional consideration given to small business and disabled veteran-owned business participation.