IFB No. 24AQP006 - California Aircraft Temperature Soundings in Paso Robles

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking a contractor to provide daily air temperature soundings at the Paso Robles Airport (PRB) in San Luis Obispo County, California. The selected contractor will be required to conduct flights five days per week for the 24-month contract term and record air temperature readings at 500-foot intervals from the surface up to 5,000 feet above ground. The data collected will assist CARB's duty meteorologist in making decisions for the State's Agricultural Burning Program. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications for pilots and provide the required insurance coverage. CARB's budget for this project is $52,000, and bids exceeding this amount may be deemed non-responsive. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

The IFB outlines several socio-economic preference programs that bidders may be eligible for, including the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive. However, the IFB does not provide any details on pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent contractors, funding requirements or sources, or contract term and renewal options. The only information provided is the scope of work and the point of contact for any additional questions.