Description
The California DOJ’s Bureau of Forensic Services seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive pipette services—including repair, calibration, and certification—for both single‑ and multi‑channel laboratory pipettes across its seven forensic labs. The contract runs three years, with rates locked for the entire term, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after applying any applicable small‑business or DVBE preferences.
• Scope: Annual calibration, repair, and certification of ~1,536 single‑channel and 132 multi‑channel pipettes, plus replacement parts and certification documentation.
• Requirements: ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation, wet‑ink signatures, full set of 14 required attachments, and compliance with numerous state‑mandated certifications (e.g., Drug‑Free Workplace, Civil Rights, Iran Contracting Act).
• Location: Services performed at seven DOJ forensic labs (Ripon, Fresno, Redding, Richmond, Riverside, Sacramento, Santa Barbara) with a central contract administration office in Sacramento.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive bid after preference adjustments (small‑business, DVBE, non‑small‑business subcontractor) determines award; public bid opening on August 6, 2026.