IFB P2660009, Hatchery Water Sample Analysis

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing Invitation for Bid P2660009 to procure water sample analysis services for hatchery operations in compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) mandates. The selected contractor will be responsible for collecting and analyzing monthly water samples from the Mojave River Hatchery fishpond areas to monitor fish health and discharge water quality, with results documented for the hatchery's Waste Discharge Permit and quarterly reports to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB). The contractor must perform analysis on 48 distinct testing parameters, including hardness, suspended solids, heavy metals, nitrogen compounds, and various chemical indicators, with approximately 36 estimated annual sample pickups. Required qualifications include maintaining California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) certification for wastewater parameters throughout the contract term and compliance with California Vehicle Code, Highway Patrol, and Department of Transportation regulations. All costs including labor, transportation, travel, parking, and related expenses must be incorporated into unit rates submitted on a per-unit basis for each testing parameter and sample pickup service. Responses are due May 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, with bid opening scheduled for May 19, 2026, at 1:30 PM and a proposed award date of June 1, 2026. The contract term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.

The procurement includes set-aside designations for small businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), offering a five percent (5%) preference for certified small businesses and incentive adjustments up to five percent for confirmed DVBE participation. The contractor must maintain required insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability ($1,000,000). Federal Express or UPS may be used for sample delivery provided holding time requirements as short as 24 hours are met, and EPA Method 8034 is the current testing protocol for Potassium Permanganate. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The total maximum contract amount is $20,000.00 for the three-year performance period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.