IFB P2595018, Cannabis, Pesticide, and Witness Testimony Services

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking a contractor to provide expert witness testimony, as well as cannabis and pesticide testing services. The contractor must be able to provide quantitative THC and pesticide analysis of cannabis plant samples and pesticide product samples. The contractor will also be required to provide expert witness testimony to explain their methodologies and support their testing results in court. The contract term will be from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife approval date, through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The awarded contract will be written for a maximum amount of $49,999.99. • The contractor must possess the appropriate Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification to handle and test for controlled substances and must have the appropriate International Organization for Standardization (ISO) accreditation. • The contractor's staff performing the testing must have a Bachelor's degree in Science. • The contractor's staff that will be providing expert witness testimony must have a Ph.D. in the field applicable to the analysis that was done. • The contractor will be reimbursed for actual services rendered as requested and approved by the CDFW Contract Manager. • The contractor will be required to maintain certain insurance coverage throughout the duration of the agreement.