Invitation For Bid P2675010, Analytical Testing Services

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a qualified contractor to provide contingency analytical‑testing services for water‑quality parameters, limited nutrient analysis, and related laboratory work. The contractor will serve as a backup capacity for the agency’s in‑house OSPR Laboratory Program, performing tests when the internal lab is unavailable or when additional analyses are required for research, enforcement, or emergency situations. All testing must comply with EPA‑approved methods and, where applicable, California ELAP certification. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price award with a ceiling of $31,000 for a three‑year period (2027‑2029). • Scope includes metals, nutrients, organics, PFAS, VOCs, and other priority pollutants; results must be delivered as Level II PDF reports within 21 business days. • Contractor must hold applicable ELAP certifications, maintain required insurance, and may need to disclose any use of generative AI in deliverables. • Small‑business and DVBE incentives are available but do not increase the contract ceiling; the award will be to the lowest responsive bid after incentives.