California eProcure #26-0044

CDFA Solicits ISO 17025 Calibration Services for Laboratory Equipment (Mettler, Sartorius, Thermo Fisher, Ohaus, Bally, Kolpak, ERTCO)

The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking a contractor to provide ISO 17025-accredited on-site calibration services for laboratory and storage equipment in Sacramento County. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), Inspection Services Division - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) prominently involved: - Mettler - Sartorius - Thermo Fisher - Ohaus - Denver - VWR - Bally - Kolpak - ERTCO - Arminco - Rubbermaid - Products/Equipment to be calibrated (with examples and part numbers where available): - Analytical and top-loading balances (e.g., Mettler PB3002-S, Sartorius CPA124S, Ohaus ES6R) - Ovens (e.g., Thermo Fisher BF51794C-l, VWR EV6113) - Water baths (e.g., Arminco 21010, Thermo 300653231) - Walk-in freezers and refrigerators (e.g., Bally 3478-2-C-P, Kolpak FS-1) - Thermometers (mercury and digital, e.g., ERTCO 0-100 Celsius) - Scales (e.g., Rubbermaid 4010) - Quantities: - Up to 65 devices per year, with a detailed inventory of approximately 50+ unique items - Services Requested: - On-site calibration of all listed equipment, performed by an ISO 17025-accredited provider - Calibration certificates required for each device - All labor, equipment, materials, tools, licenses, permits, supervision, inspection, insurance, transportation, and travel must be provided by the contractor - Calibration frequency: annually for most equipment, biennially for some (e.g., thermometers, walk-in units) - Contractor must guarantee services and parts - Notable Requirements: - Services must be performed on-site at multiple laboratory locations in Sacramento County - 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is required or incentivized - No contract renewal options; fixed three-year term - Cost proposals must include all anticipated expenses, including travel and contingency

Description

This solicitation is for an agreement where the contractor will provide accredited ISO 17025 on-site calibration services for various equipment including balances (analytical and top loading), ovens, water baths, temperature-controlled chambers, and other specified devices. The equipment includes various manufacturers such as Mettler, Ohaus, Sartorius, Denver, among others, with a maximum of 65 devices calibrated per year. The services are to be provided to the California Department of Food & Agriculture in Sacramento County. The contract type is personal service and includes all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and other expenses to perform the calibration services.

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