Description
The State of California is establishing a multiple‑award, fixed‑price, statewide contract for environmental monitoring equipment (EME) and related services. Vendors must be pre‑qualified via the electronic Vendor Application of Qualifications (eVAQ) system and submit a detailed cost workbook with a minimum 10 % discount off MSRP. The contract runs for an initial four‑year term with up to three two‑year extensions (maximum ten years) and covers equipment supply, accessories, maintenance agreements, emergency repairs, training, and installation for any public‑funded agency in California.
• Six award categories: equipment, accessories/sensors, maintenance agreements, emergency repairs, training, installation.
• Minimum 10 % discount off MSRP required; discount stays constant for the life of the contract.
• Quarterly usage reporting is mandatory; an administrative fee of 1.31 % of sales is collected by CDT.
• Bids must be submitted by 30 Mar 2026 and the bidder must have an approved eVAQ by 13 Apr 2026.
• Base contract term is four years with optional two‑year extensions (up to ten years total).