This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Atascadero, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

1. Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, certifications, permits, insurance, personnel, and any other items necessary to provide DSH with Water and Wastewater Analysis services in accordance with this IFB. 2. Contractor shall provide collection of water and wastewater samples and chemical analysis of wastewater influent, wastewater effluent, and domestic water in compliance with the regulations set forth by the California Water Quality Board and the State Department of Health Services Drinking Water Field Operations Branch. 3. Please carefully review and consider the minimum qualifications, and the detailed Scope of Work located in Attachment 14, Sample Agreement, Exhibit A, Scope of Work, in order to complete your bid. The term of any agreement resulting from this IFB is anticipated to be April 13, 2025 through April 12, 2028. Any agreement resulting from this IFB shall have no force or effect until it is signed by both parties and approved by the Department of General Services (DGS) if such approval is required. Performance shall start no later than on the expressed date set by the awarding agency and after all approvals have been obtained and the agreement is fully executed. Hand Delivery of bids are by appointment only. To schedule Hand Delivery of bid please contact your name at Alina.Ringer@dsh.ca.gov Whenever an agreement is awarded under a procedure which provides for competitive bidding, but the agreement is not to be awarded to the low bidder, the low bidder shall be notified by telegram, electronic facsimile transmission, overnight courier, electronic mail, or personal delivery five (5) working days prior to the award of the agreement. Should Contractor fail to commence work at the agreed upon time, DSH reserves the right to terminate the agreement for cause upon five (5) calendar days written notice to Contractor. Question Deadline 12/13/2024 at 4:00 PM PT Bidders shall notify DSH immediately via e-mail at Alina.Ringer@dsh.ca.gov and ASHProcurement@dsh.ca.gov if they need clarification about the services being sought or have questions about the IFB instructions or requirements. The level of detail that shall be provided in response is subject to the availability of DSH resources.