Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services for Laboratory Equipment

The County of San Diego is soliciting quotes for preventative maintenance, as-needed repair services, and parts for pipettes, timers, and thermometers for its Public Health Laboratory. The contract is anticipated to have an initial one-year term with four one-year options, starting July 1, 2026. The scope of work includes on-site preventative maintenance, calibration, safety inspections, and repairs. Services must adhere to standards such as Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP)/The NELAC Institute (TNI), and Cal/OSHA. The contractor must use original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and provide documentation of services performed. Response times for emergency and non-emergency calls are specified, with a requirement for technicians to be on-site within 24 hours for emergencies and 3 business days for non-emergencies after acknowledgment. Submissions are to be made electronically via the County's BuyNet website. Key dates include questions due by May 15, 2026, and quotes due by June 5, 2026. The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Julie Terrell.