IFB No. S26DOSH008 Calibration of Light Meters, Force Gauges, Digital Manometers, Weather Meters, and Related Industrial Hygiene Equipment

The California Department of Industrial Relations is soliciting bids for comprehensive calibration services for a range of industrial hygiene and safety equipment, including light meters, force gauges, digital manometers, weather meters, and related instruments, to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations. Contractors must perform inspections, calibrations using NIST-traceable standards, and minor repairs under DIR authorization, adhering strictly to ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and manufacturer specifications. Each calibrated item must be accompanied by a certificate of calibration, and replacement parts must be new or equivalent with a 12-month warranty. Equipment must be transported to and from the DIR Calico Lab in Oakland, with the contractor responsible for all shipping, insurance, and return conditioning. The solicitation, numbered S26DOSH008, opens on July 23, 2026, with written questions due by July 30, 2026, and bids due by August 14, 2026. Bids will be opened on August 17, 2026, with an estimated contract start date of September 1, 2026. Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Procurement@dir.ca.gov, with a file size not exceeding 50 MB, and must include mandatory attachments such as the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Contractor Cost Sheet, Payee Data Record, and various certifications including DVBE status, confidentiality agreements, and compliance with California civil rights law. Incentives of up to a 5% price reduction or scoring points are available for DVBE-certified businesses, contingent upon submission of the required GSPD-05-105 declaration and post-award Form 810P. The award will be based either on the lowest responsive price or the highest evaluated score, with the state retaining the right to reject all bids. No contract value is specified due to incomplete pricing data in the cost sheet, although parts costs are capped at $72,000 for repairs and $10,000 for consumables, with labor and calibration unit rates left open for bidder proposal. All contractors must demonstrate competence, maintain a documented quality assurance program, and ensure security of equipment in their custody. Payment will be made monthly via email invoice to a designated address after award, and no standard contracting officer or technical representative information is provided until award. Force majeure provisions allow for contract termination by the state if unfore