RFQ 24-0809 - Seismic Monitoring Equipment

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #24-0809 for the purchase of seismic monitoring equipment to be used for the California State Water Project and/or California Earthquake Early Warning System. The equipment includes items such as accelerographs, seismic digitizers, accelerometers, cables, and antennas, with detailed technical specifications and compliance requirements. The RFQ has a due date of September 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM PT, and the contract will be awarded to the supplier that meets the administrative requirements and provides the lowest net cost quotation after small business and disabled veteran business enterprise preferences are applied. The RFQ also outlines additional administrative requirements such as the need to submit a Bidder Declaration, Recycled Content Certification, and Generative Artificial Intelligence Reporting and Factsheet.

The RFQ is a state and local contract opportunity involving the State of California, specifically Sacramento County and San Francisco City. The contract will be subject to target area contract preferences and commercially useful function requirements. While the RFQ does not provide details on pricing, set-asides, incumbents, or funding sources, the Intent to Award notification indicates that the contract will be awarded to QuakeLogic Inc. on October 10, 2024, and firms had the opportunity to submit proposals in response to this RFQ.