RFQ - mercury vapor analyzer

The County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health and Quality, is requesting quotes for one portable, fully automated mercury vapor analyzer for its Hazardous Incident Response Team, with quotes due August 11, 2026, and questions due August 4 prior to 5:00 p.m. This is a one-time purchase through RFQ 13280.

The analyzer must detect airborne mercury vapor at concentrations as low as 0.1 micrograms per cubic meter with accuracy within 20%, provide real-time monitoring with a 1-second response time, be comparable to EPA Method 6009, and be upgradeable to detect mercury in soil and water. All equipment must be brand new, not refurbished, and delivered free of defects. Delivery is on an FOB Destination basis to the DEHQ Hazardous Materials Division in San Diego, California.

The contract includes a minimum two-year warranty covering labor and materials from the date of invoice and two years of maintenance support. The County requires comprehensive service and troubleshooting support via phone, email, or manufacturer-supported platforms. Offerors must submit all pricing as firm-fixed and all-inclusive, excluding sales tax, with separate line-item pricing for the analyzer unit, training, service agreement, warranty, and shipping and handling.

Contractor insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation as required by California. Offerors must either accept the County's Draft Agreement terms or provide detailed exceptions for evaluation. All submissions must be made through the County's BuyNet website. The Contracting Officer is Francisco Ruiz Enrigue.