IFB BHGS-26-01, Fire Safety Services

The State of California’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is seeking a qualified laboratory to perform fire‑safety testing on insulation material samples for its Bureau of Household Goods & Services (BHGS). The contractor must conduct ASTM E 84 or UL 723 surface‑burning tests (and ASTM E 2599 mounting for certain products), provide timely electronic and hard‑copy reports, and retain confidentiality of results. All testing must be performed in an accredited laboratory; subcontracting is prohibited. The contract runs for three years beginning October 1 2026, with monthly invoicing and strict penalties for late reporting. • Perform ASTM E 84‑21a or UL 723‑2018 fire‑safety testing on supplied insulation samples. • Use accredited lab facilities (NVLAP, ILAC, APLAC, IAAC) and follow ASTM E 2599 mounting methods where required. • Deliver initial electronic reports within 20 days (10 days if expedited) and final hard‑copy reports within 30 days (15 days if expedited). • Maintain confidentiality, retain records 5 years, and accept no subcontracting of testing work.