Environmental Monitoring Services

San Diego State University's Environmental Health & Safety division is seeking proposals for Environmental Monitoring Services through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP No. 6993) process. The contract requires a local contractor capable of conducting comprehensive environmental sampling services, including stormwater sampling at 10 outfalls on the main campus and 3 outfalls at Mission Valley, sewer sampling at one location twice yearly, and air monitoring. Qualified firms must have a minimum of two personnel, demonstrate availability for weekend and after-hours sampling, possess appropriate equipment for in-situ analysis, and maintain an existing relationship with an accredited laboratory. Key procurement dates include a pre-proposal Zoom conference on January 22, 2025, a question submission deadline of January 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM PDT, and a proposal due date of January 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM PDT. The evaluation criteria are comprehensive, with 20 points allocated to qualifications/references/personnel expertise, 20 points for technical approach, and 50 points for pricing, with additional points possible for Small Business Preference and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation.

The procurement allows for Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise preferences, with up to 4.5 points available for each designation, potentially providing competitive advantages for qualifying businesses. The contract is structured for an initial two-year term with options to extend for three additional one-year periods, offering potential long-term stability for the selected vendor. Proposals must be submitted electronically through PlanetBids, with the university intending to award the contract to the bidder providing the best overall value based on the established evaluation criteria. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive sampling requirements suggest a substantial contract value that would require a sophisticated environmental monitoring capability. The procurement covers jurisdictions within San Diego County and San Diego City, specifically targeting environmental monitoring services at San Diego State University's main campus and Mission Valley locations.