Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-10300 BSL3 Laboratory Maintenance

The California Department of Public Health is seeking a qualified contractor for Invitation for Bid 26-10300 to provide comprehensive maintenance for Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory systems at 850 Marina Bay Parkway in Richmond, California. The scope of work includes scheduled inspections, testing, certification, preventive maintenance, filter replacement, annual performance verification, semiannual room decontamination, and corrective-action support. The contract period runs from December 16, 2026, through December 15, 2028, with a maximum allocated value of 149,999.99 dollars. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive responsible bidder, provided they meet strict minimum qualifications, including five years of BSL-3 facility experience and the successful completion of at least three comparable annual performance verification projects within the last five years. To be deemed responsive, bidders must ensure a minimum of 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, with higher participation levels offering price reduction incentives during evaluation. Required deliverables include detailed service reports, executive summaries of system status, and written deficiency logs, all of which must comply with ANSI, NSF, CDC/NIH, and IEST standards. Contractors must maintain significant insurance coverages, including general liability, professional liability, and environmental/pollution liability of at least 1 million dollars each. Bids are due by December 1, 2026, and must include a technical response not exceeding ten pages, a completed cost worksheet, and various administrative certifications and business licenses.