Full Service Laboratory Analysis

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit competitive proposals from experienced and qualified laboratories to provide laboratory technical and analytical support services for the Industrial Hygiene and Safety Program. DIR is seeking one full-service laboratory accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Laboratory Accreditation Program to analyze samples collected by DOSH's industrial hygienists and safety engineers. The full-service laboratory must be proficient in analyzing all categories of analytes under the AIHA Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) Program. The awarded contractor will provide analytical and consultative laboratory services for a 36-month period. The total budget for the contract is $280,000, and proposals exceeding this amount may be deemed non-responsive and ineligible for award. The RFP outlines minimum qualifications, proposal requirements, evaluation criteria, and other standard contractual terms and conditions. The proposals are due by July 8, 2024.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no mention of any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges beyond the total budget of $280,000.