IFB P2570001, Northern California Dive Service

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance and inspection services for scuba and life support equipment through Invitation for Bid (IFB) P2570001 for its Northern California Marine Region office in Monterey. The procurement covers inspection, testing, service, and repair of critical diving equipment including regulator assemblies, high-pressure gas cylinders, buoyancy compensators, dive computers, and emergency oxygen delivery systems. Bidders must have their principal place of business in California and be located within 50 miles of the Monterey office, with required compliance with CDFW Diving Safety Manual guidelines, American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS), and California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal OSHA) standards. Key bid details include a submission deadline of April 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with a bid opening on April 29, 2025, and a proposed contract award date of May 7, 2025. The contract will run from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential for a one-year extension, and requires detailed documentation including pre- and post-service performance testing reports for each serviced item.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, offering a 5% small business preference and potential DVBE incentives. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1 million in commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability insurance. The contract has a maximum budget of $27,130.00, with reimbursement structured around unit rates for various service types such as full rebuild services, bench testing, oxygen cleaning, visual inspections, and rush fees. Bidders must submit multiple attachments certifying compliance with various state requirements, including documentation on generative AI usage and Darfur Contracting Act compliance. The pricing structure allows for comprehensive service coverage, with specific rates for different types of equipment maintenance and repair, ensuring a flexible and detailed approach to maintaining critical diving safety equipment for the CDFW's Northern California operations.