RFQ - ANNUAL TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES FOR BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS, LAMINAR FLOW TABLES, AND DUCTLESS FUME HOODS

ALLEN R. HUNSBERGER DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING BRENDA MILLER
DIRECTOR 5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
PHONE (858) 505-6367 FAX (858) 715-6452
REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) 13062
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
ANNUAL TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES FOR BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS,
LAMINAR FLOW TABLES, AND DUCTLESS FUME HOODS SERVICES
April 6, 2026
A. KEY INFORMATION
1. The County of San Diego is seeking quotes from firms interested in providing Annual Testing and Certification
Services for Biological Safety Cabinets, Laminar Flow Tables, and Ductless Fume Hoods Services ("Offerors").
2. The County anticipates a contract term of an initial (base) term through April 30, 2027, with four (4) one-year
option periods.
3. The County has posted this solicitation on its official BuyNet website at https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/ . To
see all information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates, Offerors must
select "Participate in RFx" for this solicitation in BuyNet.
4. The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Guibel Icke, Procurement Specialist, guibela.icke@sdcounty.ca.gov.
5. Schedule: This timeline is subject to change at any time, at the County's sole discretion. The County will issue an
addendum for changes to the Questions due date, or Quote due date.
Event Description Date and Time (San Diego Time)
Questions due April 14, 2026, prior to 5:00 p.m.
Quotes due April 27, 2026, prior to 5:00 p.m.
6. Questions:
6.1. Offerors should submit all Questions, including requests for clarification related to definition or interpretation
of this RFQ, in writing by the Date and Time specified in the Schedule. Offerors should submit Questions via
BuyNet, by sending a message to the Contracting Officer through the "Discussions" functionality.
6.2. Non-Offerors should direct inquiries regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer.
7. Table of Contents:
A. Key Information
B. RFQ Instructions and Rules
C. Submittal Items
D. Required Forms
E. Statement of Work
F. Payment Schedule
G. Draft Agreement

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) 13062
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
ANNUAL TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES FOR BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS, LAMINAR
FLOW TABLES, AND DUCTLESS FUME HOODS SERVICES
B. RFQ INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A QUOTE
1.1. It is Offeror's responsibility to submit a quote based on the most current RFQ, addenda thereto, County's
responses to Questions, any other information posted on BuyNet, and any diligence material made available by
the County. Offerors are advised to regularly check BuyNet for information. The County has no obligation to
contact Offerors directly with any such RFQ-related information.
1.1.1. To see all information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates,
Offerors must select "Participate in RFx" for this solicitation in BuyNet.
1.1.2. If an Offeror is unable to download this document, an Offeror may request a hard copy from Department
of Purchasing and Contracting's front desk or contact clerical support at (858) 505-6367.
1.2. Forms required to be submitted with Offerors response to this RFQ are included in this RFQ or posted on the
County's web site at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/purchasing/purchasing-forms.html.
1.2.1. The County may update posted forms from time to time. Unless otherwise specified, Offerors may
submit the version of a form in place as of the date of the posting of this RFQ or any later version
thereof.
1.3. Offeror must submit a complete original quote in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation to the
County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, through electronic upload to BuyNet before
the Date and Time listed in Schedule.
1.3.1. If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit its quote via email to the
Contracting Officer listed in this document or provide the Purchasing and Contracting front desk with
either (i) electronic files on CD/DVD; or, (ii) a printed quote. Offeror must prominently mark such
submissions with the RFQ number on the outside of the packaging. Please use this method only if
unable to submit through BuyNet.
2. QUESTIONS
2.1. Offerors shall direct requests for explanation regarding the RFQ or related documents to the Contracting
Officer, in writing, as a question ("Question"). Offerors may submit Questions by sending a message to the
Contracting Officer through the "Discussions" functionality in BuyNet.
2.2. The County may choose not to respond to Questions received after the date and time stated in the Schedule for
Question submission. Offeror is responsible for ensuring that Questions are received by the County.
3. QUOTE FORMAT
3.1. Submit electronic quotes as files in .pdf format, except where specified otherwise. For pages other than
signature pages, converted and searchable formats are preferred.
3.2. All quotes shall be signed with a handwritten signature by an authorized officer or employee of Offeror.
4. QUOTE ORGANIZATION
4.1. Your quote should be organized in accordance with the Submittal Items in this RFQ.
4.1.1. Offerors shall organize content to correspond to the applicable exhibit and question or item within each
exhibit.
4.1.2. Offerors shall separate each exhibit into one or more files, clearly named as to the exhibit and order.
4.1.3. Pages shall be consecutively numbered within each exhibit at the bottom or top margin of each page.
4.1.4. Cost/Price information:
4.1.4.1. Offerors must place all cost and pricing information within the Cost/Price exhibit. Price shall
be inclusive of all proposed compensation.
4.2. Confidential/Proprietary information:
4.2.1. The County is a public agency subject to the California Public Records Act, Government Code
7920.000, et seq. Some or all of the documents submitted in response to this RFQ may be subject to
disclosure, and the County intends to publish any resulting contracts to its public website.
4.2.2. It is Offeror's responsibility to identify and separate into a "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY"
exhibit and to provide a signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement for:

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) 13062
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
ANNUAL TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES FOR BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS, LAMINAR
FLOW TABLES, AND DUCTLESS FUME HOODS SERVICES
4.2.2.1. All confidential information that Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from
disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, including PI (Personal Information),
PII (Personally Identifiable Information), or PHI (Protected Health Information);
4.2.2.2. Any proprietary or other information Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from
disclosure under the California Public Records Act and wishes to protect from disclosure.
4.2.3. The "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit must be clearly labeled with all pages marked as
"CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY."
4.2.4. Offeror should reference material in the "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit where it is
needed to respond to a Submittal Item through citation to the "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY"
exhibit (for example "See response 1 contained within the 'CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY'
exhibit for staff Social Security numbers").
4.2.5. If the County determines that a submission improperly designates information as confidential or
proprietary, the County may, at its sole discretion: (i) deem the information releasable; (ii) declare the
submission non-conforming/non-responsive; (iii) remove such information, or (iv) take any other
appropriate action. (Note: Pricing and Terms and Conditions are generally not confidential under the
California Public Records Act).
5. QUOTE EVALUATION
5.1. Evaluations may consider factors such as technical merit, experience, capacity, history of Offeror compliance,
availability, price, and more to determine the quote(s) that provide the best value to the County.
5.2. During evaluation, the County may appropriately consider the sustainability and social, human health,
environmental, and economic impact of Offeror's proposed products and/or approach to providing goods and/or
services, in accordance with Board Policy B-67. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant
information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.
5.3. During evaluation, the County may appropriately evaluate the cultural competency of Offeror and Offeror's
proposed approach to providing goods and services. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant
information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.
5.4. When evaluating an Offeror's cost or pricing, the County may also consider the effect of the quote on the overall
total cost to the County.
6. COUNTY COMMITMENT
6.1. This RFQ does not commit the County to award a contract, nor does it commit the County to pay any of
Offeror's costs incurred in the preparation or submission of the quote. Further, Offeror shall not incur any
reimbursable cost in anticipation of a contract award.
6.2. Neither Offeror nor any of its representatives shall have any claims whatsoever against the County or any of its
respective officials, agents, or employees arising out of or relating to this RFQ or these procedures (other than
those arising under a definitive contract with Offeror in accordance with the terms thereof).
6.3. The County reserves the right to separately procure the same or similar goods or services.
6.4. The County may withhold all information regarding this procurement until after negotiations are complete,
including, but not limited to: the number of quotes received; the identity of Offeror(s); the content of quotes;
the County's evaluation and results thereof. Information releasable after the conclusion of negotiations is
subject to the disclosure requirements and withholding exemptions of the California Public Records Act.
6.5. Pursuant to County Charter 703.10 and 916, award of a contract resulting from this RFQ may be subject to
the County's requirement to determine that the services can be provided more economically and efficiently by
an independent contractor than by persons employed in the Classified Service.
6.6. In the event that an Offeror is involved in a merger, acquisition, or other change in control, the County reserves
the right to award a contract to a resulting entity.
7. DILIGENCE AND DUTY TO INQUIRE
7.1. Should Offeror find discrepancies in or omissions from, or be in doubt as to the meaning of, the RFQ or related
documents, Offeror shall have a duty to submit a Question to the County.
7.2. Offerors are expected to perform reasonable due diligence with regard to this RFQ and the work required,
including, but not limited to, information that is publicly or otherwise reasonably available and, if applicable,

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ANNUAL TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES FOR BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS, LAMINAR
FLOW TABLES, AND DUCTLESS FUME HOODS SERVICES
information that can be obtained during a site visit (including verification of measurements, conditions, and
other attributes). Neither the selected Offeror(s), nor any Offerors, shall be entitled to any price adjustment or
other relief based upon information that was discovered or should have been discovered through due diligence.
7.3. The County makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any
diligence material or other information provided by the County or any of its agents, representatives, contractors,
or consultants. Such information may reflect good faith assumptions, estimates, or projections, which may or
may not prove to be correct.
7.4. Offeror should not rely upon oral statements made or explanations given by the County, including any oral
responses to Questions or other inquiries. No prior, current, or post award communication(s) with any officer,
agent, or employee of the County shall affect or modify any terms or requirements of this RFQ, except as
explicitly provided for in this RFQ.
8. OFFEROR COMMUNICATIONS
8.1. All communications from Offeror (including its employees, agents, and representatives) to the County or its
officers and employees (including consultants working on or assisting with this procurement), related to this
RFQ or Offeror's quote, must be directed in writing exclusively to the Contracting Officer, unless otherwise
authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Offerors shall not communicate with or attempt to contact any
other County personnel about this solicitation, except as otherwise allowed for in this RFQ or by law. Any
improper contact may, at the County's sole discretion, cause Offeror to be removed from consideration for
contract award.
8.2. If Offeror issues any public announcement or otherwise engages in communication that, in the County's sole
determination, compromises the integrity of this RFQ process or attempts to restrain competition, Offeror may
be removed from consideration for award.
8.3. Audio and/or video recording of presentations, discussions, negotiations, or other communications with the
County regarding this RFQ are prohibited, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.
9. SOLICITING EMPLOYEES
9.1. Until contract award, Offerors shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit any employee of the County to leave the
County's employ in order to accept employment with Offeror, its affiliates, actual or prospective contractors,
or any person acting in concert with Offeror without prior written approval of the County's Contracting Officer.
This paragraph does not prevent the employment by Offeror of a County employee who has initiated contact
with Offeror.
10. PROHIBITED CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS
10.1. In accordance with Section 67 of the San Diego County Administrative Code, the County shall not contract
with, and shall reject any quote submitted by, the person or entities specified below, unless the Board of
Supervisors finds that special circumstances exist which justify the approval of such contract:
10.1.1. Persons employed by the County or of public agencies for which the Board of Supervisors is the
governing body;
10.1.2. Profit-making firms or businesses in which employees described in subsection 11.1.1 serve as officers,
principals, partners, or major shareholders;
10.1.3. Persons who, within the immediately preceding twelve (12) months, came within the provisions of
subsection 11.1.1 and who (i) were employed in positions of substantial responsibility in the area of
service to be performed by the contract; or, (ii) participated in any way in developing the contract or its
service specifications; and
10.1.4. Profit-making firms or businesses in which the former employees described in subsection 11.1.3 serve
as officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders.
10.2. Per Board Policy A-79, a successful Offeror that is a non-profit corporation shall not subcontract any work
under the agreement with a related for-profit subcontractor where an interlocking directorate, management, or
ownership relationship exists, unless specifically authorized by the Board of Supervisors.
10.3. Offeror certifies that, if awarded a contract under this RFQ, such contract will be in compliance with Sections
11.1 and 11.2 above. Offeror shall promptly notify the County of any change in circumstance affecting these
provisions.

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) 13062
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
ANNUAL TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES FOR BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS, LAMINAR
FLOW TABLES, AND DUCTLESS FUME HOODS SERVICES
11. CALIFORNIA REVENUE & TAXATION CODE 18662
11.1. In compliance with California Revenue and Taxation Code 18662, if Offeror is a non-resident of California
(out-of-state invoices) that receives California source income and has not completed Franchise Tax Board Form
590, there may be a backup withholding on all payments. Fifteen (15) business days prior to the first payment
from the County, new suppliers or suppliers with expired forms or forms with incorrect information must submit
new forms to the County (forms are available from the Franchise Tax Board website listed below).
11.2. Under certain circumstances, Offerors may be eligible for reduced or waived nonresident withholding. If
Offeror has already received a waiver or a reduced withholding response from the State of California and the
response remains valid, Offeror should submit the response to the County in lieu of the forms. Failure to submit
the required forms will result in withholding of payments. Offerors should access the Franchise Tax Board
websites, listed below, for tax forms and relevant information regarding non-resident withholding, including
waivers or reductions. The County will not give Offerors any tax advice. It is recommended that Offerors speak
with their tax advisers and/or the State of California for guidance.
Franchise Tax Board Websites:
https://www.ftb.ca.gov
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/search/
11.3. If selected for award, Offeror must submit applicable forms to the Auditor & Controller via fax, at (858) 694-
2060, or mail originals to: County of San Diego, 5530 Overland Avenue, Suite 410, San Diego, CA 92123. The
P.O. Number or Contract Number (if available) and "California Revenue and Taxation Code 18662" must
appear on fax cover sheet and/or the outside of the mailing envelope.
12. W-9 FORM
12.1. If selected for award, Offeror must complete and submit a W-9 form if a current form is not on file with the
County.
13. PREVAILING WAGE
13.1. Reserved.

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ANNUAL TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES FOR BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS, LAMINAR
FLOW TABLES, AND DUCTLESS FUME HOODS SERVICES
C. SUBMITTAL ITEMS
Offeror's response to these Submittal Items shall be no more than twenty (20) pages, excluding attachments such as
disclosures, financials, sample reports, etc. The attachments are additional supportive documentation to the quotation
narrative itself and not an extension of the quotation narrative.
1. EXHIBIT 1 - REQUIRED FORMS
1.1 Submit a completed and signed Offeror's Cover Page (PC600) form
* Required for all Offerors
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC600_dpc_Offerors_Cover_Page.pdf
1.2 Submit a completed and signed Representations and Certifications form (PC601)
* Required for all Offerors
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC601_dpc_Reps_and_Certs.pdf
1.3 Submit a completed and signed Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)
* All Offerors are encouraged to complete this form to support County data collection.
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC610_dpc_Small_Local_Self_Cert.pdf
1.4 Submit a completed and signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620) (if applicable).
* Required if submitting Confidential/Proprietary Information (see RFQ Instructions and Rules section 4.2)
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC620_dpc_Nondisclosure_Indemnity.pdf
2. EXHIBIT 2 - PROGRAM/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT
2.1 Confirm (YES/NO) your organization can perform testing and certification on all equipment.
YES NO

2.2 Confirm (YES/NO) your organization can perform all testing and certification services to NSF/ANSI and ISO
17025:2017 standards.
YES NO

2.3 Provide supporting documentation which describes the qualifications of the technicians who will be responsible
for performing the testing and certification of the listed.
2.4 Provide supporting documentation that proves to meet Statement of Work, Section 3.3 to include the current
accreditation certificate and Scope of Accreditation document.
2.5 Confirm (YES/NO) technicians entering the Crime Lab will provide a DNA sample for inclusion on the
elimination database for contamination identification.
YES NO

3. EXHIBIT 3 - COST/PRICE EXHIBIT
3.1 Submit a completed Payment Schedule.
3.2 Provide a breakdown of associated travel costs to show how these are calculated towards Exhibit C - Payment
Schedule, Line Item 8. Travel costs shall abide by GSA Travel rates per Exhibit A - Statement of Work, Section
2.7.

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) 13062
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
ANNUAL TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES FOR BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS, LAMINAR
FLOW TABLES, AND DUCTLESS FUME HOODS SERVICES
4. EXHIBIT 4 - ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
4.1 Confirm acceptance "YES/NO" of the County of San Diego's Draft Agreement (including insurance
requirements):
YES NO

4.1.1 If "NO", provide a detailed paragraph-by-paragraph, contract clause-by-contract clause description of
any issues or concerns that Offeror may have with the documents listed. If Offeror objects to a particular
paragraph or clause, then Offeror will need to further describe, in business terms and not in proposed
language, the nature of its concern and what terms Offeror is willing to accept. The Exception List shall
provide the reason or rationale supporting the item of concern and/or counter-response. Simply stating
that a paragraph or clause is "Not Acceptable" or proposing alternative contract terms without
describing in business language the reason or rationale may be considered acceptance of that paragraph
or clause. If Offeror does not identify specific concerns with a particular paragraph or clause, the
County will consider the paragraph and/or clause acceptable. The County may, as part of its evaluation
process, conclude that exceptions are so numerous and/or material as to make Offeror's response to the
solicitation unacceptable.
5. EXHIBIT 5 - CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY
5.1 Include any Confidential/Proprietary Information in this exhibit, in accordance with RFQ Instructions and Rules
section 4.2

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FLOW TABLES, AND DUCTLESS FUME HOODS SERVICES
D. REQUIRED FORMS
(RESERVED)

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ANNUAL TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES FOR BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS, LAMINAR
FLOW TABLES, AND DUCTLESS FUME HOODS SERVICES
E. STATEMENT OF WORK
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
The San Diego County (County) Sheriff's Regional Crime Laboratory (Crime Laboratory) has a requirement to
procure annual testing and certification services for biological safety cabinets, laminar flow tables, and ductless
fume hoods. This equipment provides safe working spaces for processing biological and chemical hazards.
1.1 Testing and certification services shall be performed on the following equipment:
1.1.1 Manufacturer: LABCONCO
Type: XPert Filtered Balance System
Model: 3950301
Number of units: 1
1.1.2 Manufacturer: LABCONCO
Type: Protector Downdraft Powder Station
Number of units: 6
1.1.3 Manufacturer: Air Science
Type: DWS 72
Number of units: 1
1.1.4 Manufacturer: Baker
Type: Biochem Guard BSC (B2)
Model: BBCG 401
Number of units: 4
1.1.5 Manufacturer: SAS
Type: Ductless Fume Hood
Model: SS-350-DCH
Number of units: 7
1.1.6 Manufacturer: Air Science
Type: Safe Search PurAir Ductless
Model: P5-36-HEAD-A
Number of units: 2
1.1.7 Manufacturer: LABCONCO
Type: Protector- Evidence Drying Cabinet
Model: Protector- Evidence Drying Cabinet
Number of units: 4
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
2.1 Testing shall include all required NSF/ANSI (National Science Foundation/American National Standards
Institute) parameters, as appropriate for the equipment type.
2.2 Testing shall be performed annually and reported in compliance with all accreditations, NSF/ANSI, and ISO
17025:2017 requirements.
2.3 Contractor shall apply a label on each service item that includes the initials of the person responsible for the
testing, the testing date, the due date for the next testing, and the NSF/ANSI standard the equipment was
tested to, when applicable.
2.4 Contractor shall provide testing reports to the Crime Lab within thirty (30) calendar days of completion of
service. Testing reports shall include the results of all testing activities, a description of adjustments made, a
statement of pass or fail, the name of the person responsible for the report, the date of testing, the date of
reporting, and all other accreditation and ISO 17025:2017 requirements.
2.5 Contractor shall fail rating on industry standards for the equipment being tested.
2.6 Contractor shall notify the Crime Lab on the day the service is performed of any equipment item that fails
testing.
2.7 Cost submissions for this proposal shall include travel time.

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) 13062
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ANNUAL TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES FOR BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS, LAMINAR
FLOW TABLES, AND DUCTLESS FUME HOODS SERVICES
2.7.1 Additional costs related to travel shall follow GSA Travel rates (https://www.gsa.gov/travel). The
County shall only pay up to GSA Travel rates. Anything exceeding GSA Travel rates will be the
Contractor's responsibility and shall not be passed onto the County.
3. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
3.1 Contractor must certify that the work will be performed by experienced technicians trained to perform the
required services.
3.2 Services shall be performed in October of each contract year, unless another time is agreed upon by the Crime
Lab.
3.3 Contractors submitting proposals shall be accredited to ISO 17025: 2017, and all services requested must be
included on the scope of accreditation.
3.4 Contractor shall make all accreditation audit documents available to the Crime Lab upon request.
3.5 Contractor shall maintain all records associated with Crime Lab testing for a minimum of 4 years and make
the records available upon request.
3.6 Contractor shall provide and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in all analytical laboratory
spaces.
3.7 Contractor agrees to have all technicians providing service within the Crime Lab to provide an oral reference
sample for Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) testing for inclusion into the elimination database as a
contamination identification measure.
4. SHERIFF'S BACKGROUND PROCESS:
4.1 Contractor is subject to security clearance by the Sheriff's Office. Acceptability of background investigation
results shall be at the sole discretion of the Sheriff's Office. If the security clearance of a contractor employee
is determined to be unacceptable, Contractor agrees that said employee shall not provide services under this
contract.
4.1.1 Contractor shall provide the Crime Laboratory with written notice of any new hires no less than ten
(10) calendar days prior to the employee providing service under this Contract. Contractor shall
provide the Crime Laboratory with an example of the new employee's signature and initials in that
notification.
4.2 Other Compliance:
4.2.1 Contractor shall abide by all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.
5. DELIVERY:
5.1 Testing services are by appointment only and shall only occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm San
Diego Time, Monday - Friday (Excluding County observed Holidays).
5.2 Contractor shall provide services at the following location:
5.2.1 County of San Diego
Sheriff's Crime Laboratory
5590 Overland Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123