California eProcure #I-2526-15

California DTSC Solicits Laboratory Analysis Services for Fish Bioassay Toxicity Testing

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is seeking bids for comprehensive laboratory analysis services focused on aquatic (fish) bioassay toxicity testing to support its Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (ECL) operations in Berkeley and Pasadena. - Government Buyer: - Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (ECL), Contracting Services Branch - Products/Services Requested: - Laboratory analysis services for fish bioassay toxicity determination on soil, water, and other matrices - Includes both screening and definitive bioassay analysis with Level IV reporting - Additional reporting options: Level II reports and Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) reports - Expert witness and percipient witness testimony (hourly rate) - Consultation services for QA/QC, sampling, analysis protocols, and data interpretation (hourly rate) - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be ELAP (Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program) accredited - Must meet specific turnaround times and quality control standards - Contractor must provide all personnel, materials, and equipment - Services support DTSC's hazardous waste and environmental monitoring programs - Compliance with California small business and disabled veteran business enterprise preference programs - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value: Starting budget of $105,000, with a four-year base period and an optional one-year extension - Places of Performance: - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, 700 Heinz Avenue, Suite 100, Berkeley, CA 94710 - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory, 757 South Raymond Avenue, Suite 105, Pasadena, CA 91105 - Contracting office: Department of Toxic Substances Control, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95812

Description

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is soliciting bids from qualified firms to provide comprehensive laboratory analysis for aquatic bioassay toxicity determination. The contractor will supply personnel, services, materials, and equipment necessary for laboratory sample analysis services at DTSC's Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (ECL). This Invitation for Bid (IFB) aims to award one contract for these specified services. Bidders must comply with the instructions and meet all requirements outlined in the IFB to submit a successful bid package.

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