SB/DVBE ONLY* IFPQ 07A6433 Gas Monitoring Equipment Calibration in Los Angeles County

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is requesting price quotes for on-call calibration and repair of portable gas monitoring equipment in Los Angeles County under IFPQ 07A6433, with quotes due September 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This is a Small Business (SB) set-aside restricted to certified SB, Microbusiness, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise entities registered with the Department of General Services; Caltrans must receive at least two qualifying price quotes before award.

The scope covers manufacturer-recommended calibration and repair of RKI instrument GX-2012 and GX-2009 portable gas analyzers and monitors, including replacement of LEL, CO, O2, and H2S sensors and replacement of units beyond repair with new equipment. Estimated quantities are 84 calibrations for GX-2012 units, 180 calibrations for GX-2009 units, 14 sensor replacements per sensor type for each model, and 5 complete unit replacements for each model type. Services are provided during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding California State holidays). Pricing must be submitted on a unit basis for each line item with all costs — labor, materials, travel, insurance, taxes, and incidentals — included in the bid rates. Subcontracting is prohibited; all work must be performed by the contractor's own organization.

The contract term runs from October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation with Employer's Liability limits of $1 million. Contractors must maintain SB certification status throughout the contract term and comply with California law, including Senate Bill 1383 on organic waste recycling. Written questions are due September 10, 2026; estimated award date is September 25, 2026.