IFB S26DOSH006  Gas Detection and Air Sampling Equipment Calibration and Repair Services

The California Department of Industrial Relations is soliciting bids under IFB S26DOSH006 for gas detection and air sampling equipment calibration and repair services. The contract, with an estimated start date of December 15, 2026, encompasses the provision of calibration gas cylinders, per-instrument calibration services, and hourly rates for preventive maintenance and repairs. All measurement results must be metrologically traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology standards and consistent with manufacturer specifications. The award will be based on the lowest responsive bid, with a project budget of 490,000 dollars. Bidders must possess at least three years of verifiable experience in industrial hygiene and safety equipment services, including proficiency in at least six of the eleven specified equipment models. The contract requires the contractor to complete routine calibrations within ten business days of receiving equipment and authorization. Deliverables include electronic calibration certificates detailing as-found and as-left results and pass/fail dispositions. Bids must be submitted electronically by November 5, 2026, and must include various certifications, including the Darfur Contracting Act and Russian Sanctions compliance. Incentives are available for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, Small Businesses, and Microbusinesses, as well as those qualifying under the Target Area Contract Preference Act. Invoicing is to be conducted monthly in arrears via email, and the contractor is responsible for all fully loaded costs for gas cylinders, including hazardous material charges and delivery.