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Invitation For Bid (IFB) 25-10684 Certification Services for Biological Safety Cabinets

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25-10684State & Local

Submission Closed02/03/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The California Department of Public Health, Center for Laboratory Sciences, is seeking bids for certification services for biological safety cabinets, which are mandated to be certified annually and upon relocation according to OSHA standards. The contract requires the selected contractor to perform comprehensive testing, calibration, and certification of biological safety cabinets in line with NSF/ANSI 49, Annex F standards. Key services include velocity profile testing, smoke airflow pattern tests, decontamination as needed, HEPA filter leak tests and replacements, electrical leakage and ground circuit resistance testing, as well as inspections and adjustments of gaskets, airflow, sensors, and related components. Contractors must also handle the replacement of parts when necessary to maintain the proper functioning of equipment. All testing and certification equipment used must have current calibration certificates demonstrating compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable methods, including detailed calibration data and technician credentials. The solicitation emphasizes that only one contract will be awarded, favoring the most responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost. The work will be performed primarily in Contra Costa, California, and interested parties must submit their responses by February 3, 2026. The primary contact for this solicitation is Kamilah Morton.

General Info

California seeks contractor for annual certification and testing of biological safety cabinets by February 2026.

Agency

California Department of Public Health

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Sacramento, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

25-10684 Cost Worksheet - Exhibit B-1

6 pages · specifications

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Exhibit A, Attachment 1 - CLS BSC Equipment List

84 pages · specifications

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Exhibit A, Attachment 1 - CLS BSC Equipment List

specifications

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IFB 25-10684 Certification Services for Biological Safety Cabinets

66 pages · ifb

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IFB 25-10684 Certification Services for Biological Safety Cabinets - Q&A

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedJan 16

Solicitation

Notice updatedJan 16

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineFeb 3

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

02/03/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia Department of Public Health

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyCalifornia Department of Public Health

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Kamilah Morton

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The California Department of Public Health, Center for Laboratory Sciences, is soliciting bids from qualified bidders to provide certification services for biological safety cabinets. Biosafety cabinets are required to be certified annually under federal safety regulations. Specifically, OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030(e)(2)(iii)(B) states:
Biological safety cabinets shall be certified when installed, whenever they are moved and at least annually.
Bids must address all of the services described in the Exhibit A entitled, "Scope of Work". Contractor agrees to provide testing, calibration, and certification services for biological safety cabinets, consistent with NSF/ANSI 49, Annex F testing standards. This includes, but not limited to: - Velocity profile testing; - Smoke tests for airflow patterns; - BSC decontamination, if necessary; - HEPA filter leak tests; - HEPA filter replacement, if necessary; - Electrical leakage and ground circuit resistance testing; - Gasket inspection, airflow verification, sensor calibration and adjustment, HEPA filter integrity testing, fan motor checks, and verification of temperature, humidity, and pressure controls; - Replacing parts and/or related materials in connection with the service of the equipment listed, if necessary.
Testing and certification equipment used must have been calibrated within the last year using National Institute of Standards (NIST) traceable methods. Calibration certificates shall include: NIST standard IDs and due dates, as-found/as-left data with tolerance ranges, and technician accreditation numbers.
The Center for Laboratory Sciences intends to make a single contract award to the most responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest cost.