OCEAN WATER TESTING - AS-NEEDED

Solicitation RFB-IS-27200285 is a request for bids from the County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department for ocean water testing services to support the Department of Public Health. The contract involves the weekly and as-needed analysis of ocean water samples for enterococcus, total coliform, and fecal coliform, adhering to AB 411 and California Code of Regulations Title 17. The agreement is for a one-year term, and the selected vendor must operate a laboratory located within Los Angeles County. Key performance requirements include accepting samples on weekends and holidays before 17:00 PST and delivering accurate results no later than the next calendar day. Bids must be submitted via the Vendor Self Service portal by November 5, 2026. Evaluation factors include Local Small Business Enterprise status, with specific preference programs available for certified LSBEs and Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises. While a total contract value is not specified, payments to a single vendor are capped at 100,000 dollars per fiscal year. Payment terms are net 30 days, though certified LSBEs receive prompt payment within 15 calendar days. Vendors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage of 1 million dollars across general aggregate, products/completed operations, personal and advertising injury, and each occurrence. Additionally, contractors must comply with specific hiring preferences for GAIN/GROW program participants and laid-off County employees.