Salton Sea Laboratory Services

The State Water Resources Control Board and the Colorado River Regional Water Quality Control Board (collectively referred to as the "Water Boards") are seeking bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Salton Sea Laboratory Services. The Water Boards require laboratory services to perform complex analyses of water and sediment samples collected from the Salton Sea Species Conservation Habitat. The anticipated contract term is 36 months with two optional one-year extensions. Bidders must be accredited by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) and the California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP), and demonstrate the ability to meet programmatic sample handling, holding times, and measurement quality objectives. Bids will be evaluated based on the completed Cost Workbook, and preference programs such as Small/Micro Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation will be applied.

This contract opportunity does not mention any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Additionally, the IFB does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB also does not list a specific award value or budget range for this project.