Bid guide

How to bid on Scales and Balances Calibration and Maintenance for CA Fish & Wildlife

Department of Fish & Wildlife CACloses October 6, 2026

What the agency is buying

The California Department of Fish & Wildlife is seeking bids for calibration and maintenance services for various scales and balances. This is a crucial service to ensure accuracy and reliability of equipment used by the department.

A vendor would care about this opportunity if they specialize in precision instrument services, particularly for laboratory or industrial scales and balances. This contract ensures the proper functioning of essential tools for the agency's operations.

Key dates and deadlines

The deadline for submitting your bid is October 05, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.

At the deadline, the agency will stop accepting new bids. It is important to submit your response well in advance to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in calibration, maintenance, and repair of weighing equipment, including various types of scales and balances. Vendors with experience in servicing scientific or industrial measurement devices would be a good fit.

The relevant category for this work is facilities maintenance, specifically focusing on specialized equipment calibration within a facility.

How to respond

To respond to this solicitation, you need to access it on Cal eProcure, California’s eProcurement portal. You can view the posting and its associated documents without needing an account.

However, to submit your response, you will need a free Cal eProcure sign-in. Follow the specific instructions provided on the posting for submitting your bid before the deadline. The solicitation number is 0000040333.

Tips for a competitive response

When preparing your response, clearly outline your experience and qualifications in calibrating and maintaining scales and balances. Highlight any certifications your technicians hold that are relevant to precision measurement equipment.

Provide a detailed scope of services you offer, including your methodology for calibration, preventative maintenance schedules, and emergency repair capabilities. Ensure your pricing is competitive and clearly itemized. Pay close attention to all instructions in the solicitation to ensure your bid is complete and compliant.

See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond

Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.

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This guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Department of Fish & Wildlife; the original posting controls.