Calibration of Scales and balances

Solicitation 060-3104704-NB is an Invitation for Bid issued by the County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner for a firm fixed fee contract to provide maintenance and calibration services for balances, weights, and breath alcohol thermometers. The primary objective is to ensure the accuracy and precision of analytical results at the County's Crime Lab to maintain compliance with ANAB accreditation standards. The scope of work includes annual preventative maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of equipment, with a requirement that all services be traceable to the International System of Units (SI). The contractor must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by a signatory of the IAAC or ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangements and must provide corresponding calibration certificates. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a five percent price deduction applied for evaluation purposes to certified OCLSB or DVBE bidders, capped at 100,000 dollars. Bidders must submit their responses via the County's eProcurement portal, including a Non-Collusion Declaration and Certification Regarding Debarment. Required legal documentation includes a valid UEI number, D-U-N-S number, and an active certificate from the California Secretary of State. The agreement incorporates strict compliance with the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act Section 889, the Davis-Bacon Act, and various civil rights and safety standards. Payment terms are net thirty days following the receipt of an approved invoice.