RFQ 08-2024 - Submersible Spectrofluorometers

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of two submersible spectrofluorometers and all associated deployment sensors and accessories. The RFQ seeks quotations for the in vivo measurement of total chlorophyll-a content in water and quantitative determination of different algae classes. The required equipment includes spectrofluorometers, temperature sensors, cables, and calibration equipment, to be used in river and brackish estuary environments with a maximum depth of 100 meters. The RFQ has a due date of September 13, 2024 by 2:00 PM PT, with an updated question due date of August 28, 2024 and DWR's response to questions on September 3, 2024. Award of the purchase order will be made to the supplier that meets the administrative requirements and provides the lowest net cost quotation after any applicable preferences are applied.

The RFQ indicates that California-certified small business suppliers and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises will be given preference. The awarded supplier must perform a "commercially useful function" relevant to the contract. Pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, funding requirements and sources, and other salient financial information are not provided in the RFQ documents. However, DWR has previously purchased a similar product, and additional pricing information can be obtained through a public records request.