Description
The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) is seeking a qualified laboratory to perform routine microbiological and water‑quality testing on packaged juice products produced at the California Institution for Men (CIM) in Chino, CA. The contractor must collect juice samples three times per month, conduct seven specified tests per sample, and submit results within seven calendar days. All work must be performed in an accredited laboratory located within 100 mi of Chino, and the contract is a two‑year award with a one‑year optional extension.
• Perform Aerobic Plate Count, Coliform & E. coli, E. coli O157:H7, Listeria, Salmonella, Yeast & Mold, and quarterly water testing.
• Provide electronic test reports within 7 days of sample pickup; abnormal results require immediate phone notification.
• Maintain current laboratory accreditation, insurance, and all required licenses; subcontractors may not exceed 50 % of contract value.