Identifying, Characterizing and Mitigating Cancer and other Occupational Health Risks Among Mechanics and Cleaners of Firefighting Vehicles.

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is seeking competitive proposals for an 18-month contract to conduct a study titled "Identifying, Characterizing and Mitigating Cancer and other Occupational Health Risks Among Mechanics and Cleaners of Firefighting Vehicles." The study will assess the risk of exposure to carcinogenic and toxic materials, and the incidence of occupational cancer among mechanics and cleaners of firefighting vehicles. The selected contractor will be required to collect all necessary information, deliver a draft and final report, and provide technical assistance to DIR on legislative and regulatory issues related to occupational cancer and other health risks among mechanics and cleaners of firefighting equipment. Proposals are due by October 18, 2024, and the contract is expected to be awarded by November 29, 2024, with a total budget of up to $350,000. The contractor must comply with various state contracting requirements and certifications, and the evaluation process will include administrative, technical, and interview phases.

Preference programs such as Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and Small Business (SB) are available for this opportunity. The contract is specific to Los Angeles County and does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Respondents must meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the RFP, and the selected contractor will be required to provide monthly progress reports, a draft report by April 30, 2026, and a final report by September 30, 2026.