When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 23, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $490,000.

It was issued by Department of Industrial Relations. The work is located in San Leandro, California, United States.

Gas Detection and Air Sampling Equipment Calibration and Repair Services (Due November 5, 2026)

SUMMARY

The Department of Industrial Relations is seeking a contractor to provide calibration, evaluation, maintenance, and repair services for industrial hygiene and safety equipment.

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DESCRIPTION

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) requires specialized services for the field measurement and certification of industrial hygiene and safety equipment to ensure compliance with regulatory parameters. The contractor will evaluate, maintain, calibrate, and repair equipment including Draeger gas detection systems and hand pumps, Industrial Scientific gas meters, RAE Systems gas meters, and SKC air sampling pumps. The contract term is three years. The contractor must provide calibration results that are metrologically traceable to NIST standards and perform all services within the United States.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least three years of verifiable experience providing calibration and repair services for industrial hygiene and safety equipment
Experience must include at least six of the eleven equipment models listed in Attachment 3, Part B
Must have prior service experience with a government agency
Must demonstrate ability to provide calibration results metrologically traceable to NIST standards
Must hold a valid, unexpired ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation certificate or provide a calibration certificate issued within the past three years for an instrument type listed in the IFB
Calibration and repair facilities must be located within the United States
Must be licensed to do business in California
Must be registered and in good standing with the California Secretary of State if required by law
Must provide commercial general liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate
Must provide automobile liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000
Must provide workers' compensation and employers' liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000

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TIMELINE

October 16, 2026: IFB Posted

October 23, 2026: Deadline for Submission of Written Questions

October 30, 2026: Responses to Questions Posted

November 5th, 2026: Bid Submission Due

November 6th, 2026: Opening of Bids

November 13th, 2026: Posting of Intent to Award Notice

December 15th, 2026: Estimated Contract Start Date

Issuing Agency

Department of Industrial Relations

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Gas Detection and Air Sampling Equipment Calibration and Repair Services