About this opportunity
AI summaryThe California Department of Fish and Wildlife needs analytical testing services to support water quality monitoring, research studies with partner agencies, and enforcement actions. CDFW personnel will collect water samples and send or deliver them offsite to the contractor for testing. Eligible bidders must be US-based organizations holding active California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program certification for the methods submitted in the bid. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than November 6, 2026. The resulting agreement runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, with a maximum budget of $31,000.00. The selected contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, and Workers Compensation insurance throughout the contract term.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Solicitation No.
- P2675010
Scope of work
- Complete analytical testing on aqueous and solid samples within 21 business days of receipt
- Deliver Level II electronic reports in PDF format
- Provide sample containers and preservatives when requested within 5 days
- Deliver Level IV reports when requested within an additional 21 business days
- Perform sample disposal in accordance with State and local regulations
- Provide testing for metals, nutrients, VOCs, SVOCs, PAHs, and other water quality parameters
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest cost responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- State of California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) certification in the field of testing for submitted methods
- Licensed to do business in California or provide business license/incorporation documents showing authorization from home state
- Accreditation for methods set forth in 22 CCR Section 66261.24 if performing sediment waste characterization
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment 1 - Submittal Check List
- Attachment 2 - Bid/ Bidder Certification Sheet
- Attachment 3 - Payee Data Record (STD 204/205)
- Attachment 4 - Bid Cost Sheet
- Attachment 5 - Contractor Certification Clause (04/2017)
- Attachment 6 - Bidder Declaration Form
- Attachment 7 - DVBE Declaration
- Attachment 8 - Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Certification
- Attachment 9 - California Public Contract Code Section 10162
- Attachment 10 - Darfur Contracting Act Certification
Key dates
- Final Date for Question Submission
- 11/6/2026 5:00PM (PT)
- Bid Due Date
- November 16, 2026, 5:00PM (PT)
- Notice of Intent to Award
- 11/18/2026
- Proposed Award Date
- 11/24/2026
- Contract Start
- January 1, 2027
- Contract End
- December 31, 2029
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit bids to [email protected] as instructed in the solicitation.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029
- Estimated value
- $31,000.00
- Place of performance
- Contractor's business location
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers Compensation and Employers Liability with limits of $1,000,000 and waiver of subrogation endorsement; Commercial General Liability with limits not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence; Automobile Liability if applicable.