Opportunity
California eProcure #10220166
Bacteriological Water Testing and Analysis Services for California DWR San Luis Field Division
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
September 03, 2026
Identifier
10220166
NAICS
541380
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), San Luis Field Division (SLFD), is seeking bids for a three-year contract to provide bacteriological water testing and analysis services for both raw and treated water. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Water Resources, San Luis Field Division - Contact: Lisa Huff, Contract Specialist - Services Requested: - Monthly testing of drinking and raw water samples for coliforms, E. coli, and HPC - Emergency analysis services with 48-hour turnaround - Retesting for positive results using Multiple Tube Fermentation - Additional samples as requested outside regular schedule - Product Line Items: - Drinking Water-Presence Absence Total and Fecal Coliform: 120 tests - Drinking Water- HPC Microbiological Test (if needed): 120 tests - Retest for E. Coli and Total Coliform (if needed): 48 tests - Raw Water Sample Total Coliform and E. Coli Enumeration: 48 tests - Additional Samples: 100 tests - Emergency Analysis Services: 20 tests - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must be certified by ELAP or NELAP - Facility must be within 65 miles of SLFD to ensure timely sample processing - Valid California Business License required - Minimum 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation - Emergency analysis capability (48-hour results) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to certified laboratories meeting qualifications. - Small business preference applies. - Contract duration is three years, with monthly and as-needed services.
Description
The solicitation is for bacteriological water testing and analysis services on raw and treated water. The contractor must maintain current certification by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) or the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). Services must be performed at the contractor's facility located within a 65-mile radius of the San Luis Field Division (SLFD) to ensure sample holding times are not exceeded. The contractor must also maintain a valid California Business License. The anticipated term of the agreement is three years.