RFQ 10211248 - Datalogger Equipment

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #10211248 for Datalogger Equipment, targeting procurement across Sacramento County and San Francisco City jurisdictions. The solicitation seeks to acquire 14 Measurement and Control Dataloggers (specifically Campbell Scientific CR6 models) along with associated equipment including 10 Desiccant Kits, 10 Terminal Bus Kits, 10 Water Level Continuous Flow Bubblers, 14 Multiband Omnidirectional Antennas, 14 Cellular Phone Antenna Cables, 14 Cellular Modules, and 10 Power Communication Cables. The equipment is intended for data collection and monitoring purposes, with specific technical requirements emphasizing operating temperature ranges, communication capabilities, and environmental durability. Critical procurement dates include RFQ release on July 29, 2025, with question submissions due by August 6, 2025, answers to be disseminated by August 11, 2025, and final quotations due August 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Evaluation criteria will focus on administrative compliance, technical specifications matching or exceeding referenced Campbell Scientific models, and lowest net cost quotation after applied preferences.

The RFQ includes provisions promoting small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, offering a 5% preference for California-certified small businesses and potential incentives for DVBE vendors. The total contract value is estimated between $10,000 and $100,000, with delivery specified to the Central Warehouse in Sacramento, California. Pricing evaluation will prioritize technical compliance and competitive pricing while supporting state procurement diversity goals. Vendors must demonstrate ability to meet comprehensive technical specifications for each equipment type, with particular attention to communication capabilities, durability, and integration potential. The solicitation appears structured to encourage participation from diverse businesses while maintaining stringent technical and performance standards for the required data collection and monitoring equipment.