Portable Emission Measuring Systems (PEMS) and Calibration Services

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking to procure four (4) Portable Emission Measuring Systems (PEMS) and four (4) Calibration Services. The PEMS units are required to support testing for low NOx emissions of various vehicles, which will enable CARB to enforce its vehicle emission regulations and perform necessary testing. The PEMS units must be capable of measuring NOx levels between 0-500 ppm. The resulting contract will be a Purchase Order, with products required to be delivered within 45 working days after receipt of the order. Quotes are due by June 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM PT. The RFQ provides detailed technical specifications for the PEMS units and calibration services, and pricing for both must be included in the cost worksheet. Freight costs are to be included in the unit prices.

This procurement includes preferences and certifications for small businesses, micro businesses, and disabled veteran business enterprises. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the RFQ does not provide a budget range for the procurement. The purpose of this contract is to enable CARB to enforce its mission-critical vehicle emission regulations and perform necessary testing through the use of the procured PEMS units.