26-64013 Drinking and Wastewater Testing

The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) is soliciting bids for a contractor to provide comprehensive chemical, biological, and miscellaneous laboratory testing services for drinking water and wastewater at the DSH-Coalinga facility. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and transportation, including the supply of sterilized collection containers and preservation materials adhering to USEPA and California Department of Health Services standards. Services include routine sample pick-ups between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, as well as additional testing as directed by DSH. The anticipated start date for these services is March 1, 2027. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a physical, sealed bid package containing Attachments 1 through 12 by the December 1, 2026, deadline. Key requirements include certification by the State Department of Health Services Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) and the provision of both performance and payment bonds not less than the contract price. While the mandatory DVBE participation requirement has been waived, preference adjustments are available for certified Small Businesses, Microbusinesses, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. The agreement is based on the State of California Department of General Services Standard Agreement and is subject to the availability of funds under the Budget Act.