RFQ # 10205199 - Air Instruments

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ #10205199) for 15 specialized air instruments and dataloggers to support the Salton Sea Management Program. The procurement seeks air monitoring instruments capable of measuring particulate matter from 0.3 to 10 micrometers across six size bins, with specific requirements for measuring PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations at intervals ranging from 1 second to 1 minute. Required instrument specifications include automatic air inlet heating, internal humidity and temperature sensors, outdoor rating, clean sheath air system, 12V DC power, and RS-232 interface. Key deliverables include the air instruments with comprehensive technical capabilities for environmental monitoring. The RFQ was released on November 25, 2024, with written questions due by December 3, 2024, and final quotation responses required by December 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM. Successful vendors must provide repair and calibration services at 12-month intervals, demonstrating ongoing technical support and maintenance capabilities.

The procurement offers preferential treatment for California-certified small businesses, which can receive a 5% bid preference, and non-small businesses can obtain a similar preference by subcontracting 25% to certified small businesses. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives range from 3-5% based on participation levels. Vendors must submit multiple required documentation, including the DWR RFQ Cover Sheet, quotation on company letterhead, California Seller's Permit, Bidder Declaration, Recycled Content Certification, GenAI Disclosure Form, and Vendor Specifications List. The procurement is categorized as an Information Technology goods acquisition with a value range between $10,000 and $100,000. This solicitation represents an opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental monitoring equipment, particularly those with expertise in particulate matter measurement technologies and capabilities to support complex environmental management programs.