Particulate and Meteorological Monitoring

The California Department of Parks and Recreation issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Contract #C1553019, seeking a qualified vendor to install, operate, and maintain air quality and meteorological monitoring equipment at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (ODSVRA) in San Luis Obispo County. The specific procurement requires the deployment of five Environmental Beta Attenuation Monitors (E-BAMs) and four Campbell Scientific dataloggers with associated meteorological instruments for a 5-month period during the windiest season. Key deliverables include continuous equipment operation, maintenance every 4 days, co-location tests, real-time data access, and development of standard operating procedures. The project is in direct response to Rule 1001, Coastal Dunes Dust Control Requirements by the SLO Air Pollution Control District. The original proposal submission deadline was initially set for Wednesday, February 26, 2016, at 2:00 PM PST, with Addendum #1 confirming the date and Addendum #2 making minor zip code corrections to the bid documents.

The RFP includes a 5% preference for certified small businesses or non-small businesses subcontracting 25% to certified small businesses, with the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement waived, though DVBE incentives remain applicable. The total budgeted amount for the project is $120,000, with proposals exceeding this amount subject to rejection. The budget includes up to $10,000 for travel expenses and up to $6,000 for equipment and parts, both to be reimbursed based on actual documented expenses. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the available documents. The monitoring equipment will be integrated at the ODSVRA site, focusing on particulate matter and meteorological data collection to support ongoing environmental monitoring efforts in the coastal dunes region. Potential bidders were expected to have expertise in environmental monitoring, sensor installation, data collection, and reporting capabilities.