Phytoplankton Identification Services 10201772 IFB

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Division of Integrated Science and Engineering (DISE), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for phytoplankton identification services. The selected Contractor will be responsible for identifying, enumerating, and measuring phytoplankton organisms in samples collected from the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary. The contract term is 3 years with an anticipated start date of October 2024. Bids must be received by July 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM, and a public bid opening will be held on July 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Bidders must have a Master's degree or PhD in biological sciences and at least 3 years of experience analyzing phytoplankton samples. They must also provide a detailed chain of custody example, 3 references, and documentation of availability for the 3-year contract term. Pricing will be evaluated based on the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications.

The IFB is exempt from the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Program requirements, but a DVBE incentive is available. Small businesses and micro-businesses are eligible for a 5% calculation preference. The IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not specify a budget range, but the contract value will be determined based on the lowest responsible bid.