IFB P2570001, Northern CA Dive Service

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB P2570001) for Northern California Dive Services, specifically seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive scuba gear servicing and maintenance across multiple Monterey County jurisdictions. The procurement focuses on inspection, testing, service, and maintenance of CDFW's scuba and related life support equipment, adhering to diving safety program policies, industry standards, American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS), and California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal OSHA) requirements. Key deliverables include servicing regulator assemblies, high-pressure gas cylinders, buoyancy compensators, dive computers, and emergency oxygen delivery systems, with an expectation of standard business hour maintenance and 24-48 hour emergency repair capabilities. The bid is due by January 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM PT, with a bid opening scheduled for February 4, 2025, and the contract term running from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with a potential one-year extension. Critically, the contractor must be located within 50 miles of CDFW's Monterey office and capable of performing detailed, manufacturer-specified equipment maintenance with comprehensive post-service testing documentation.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside and preference provisions, offering a Small Business preference of 5% and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program with participation levels ranging from 3-5%. While DVBE participation requirements are currently waived, bidders providing DVBE participation will receive an incentive. The contractor must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence/$2M aggregate), Professional Liability ($1M per occurrence/$3M aggregate), and Workers Compensation coverage. The contract has a maximum value of $27,130.00, with reimbursement based on actual services rendered at predetermined unit rates for specific tasks such as regulator servicing, cylinder inspection/testing, gas fills, buoyancy compensator maintenance, and dive computer services. Bidders must submit comprehensive insurance documentation and meet stringent qualifications to be considered for this contract. Although the original solicitation was initially planned, a subsequent notice indicates that CDFW has determined to cancel the current solicitation and may potentially rebid with revisions in the future.