Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) seeks a qualified, ELAP‑certified laboratory to perform comprehensive drinking‑water testing for designated SRRAs and CVEFs across five northern California counties. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to analyze water samples collected by Caltrans, following State‑specified test methods for bacteriological and chemical constituents. The contract is a fixed‑price, unit‑rate agreement with an estimated three‑year term, and the successful bidder must be located within a 50‑mile driving radius of Redding, CA.
• Scope: Laboratory analysis of coliform (Colilert), Quanti‑Tray MPN, nitrite, nitrate, perchlorate, lead, copper, regulated VOCs and SOCs.
• Geography: Shasta, Siskiyou, Lassen, Plumas, and Tehama Counties; contractor base must be ≤ 50 mi of 1657 Riverside Dr, Redding, CA 96001.
• Requirements: Current ELAP certification, no subcontracting, insurance limits, data‑security encryption, compliance with SB 1383 waste recycling, and adherence to all Caltrans procurement clauses.