RFQ - HYDROGEN GENERATOR AND MAINTENANCE

County of San Diego Date Issued: March 25, 2026
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
(this RFQ is a request for information, not an order)
RFQ Number: 13066 CONTRACTING OFFICER:
HYDROGEN GENERATOR AND
RFQ TITLE: Charmaine Portacio, Procurement Contracting Officer
MAINTENANCE
QUOTATIONS
April 23, 2026 5:00 PM Phone: (858) 298-5950
DUE:
QUESTIONS DUE: April 2, 2026 5:00 PM Email: Charmaine.Portacio@sdcounty.ca.gov
SUBMITTING YOUR QUOTATION: AWARD: Will be based on:
Submit your response, including completed forms via BuyNet EACH ITEM EACH LOT
or via email to the contracting officer listed in this RFQ. TOTAL (ALL ITEMS)
DESCRIPTION
THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO IS SEEKING QUOTES FROM QUALIFIED FIRMS (OFFERORS) TO PROVIDE A
HYDROGEN GENERATOR AND MAINTENANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS & CONDITIONS
CONTAINED WITHIN. THE COUNTY ANTICIPATES AWARDING A CONTRACT WITH A TERM OF ONE YEAR.
SEE THE STATEMENT OF WORK FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE COUNTY'S REQUIREMENTS.
THIS REQUEST FOR QUOTATION INCLUDES AN RFQ SUBMISSION CHECKLIST TO BE COMPLETED BY
OFFERORS.
SUBMITTALS WILL BE EVALUATED BASED UPON PRICE AND PERFORMANCE FACTORS INCLUDING THE
OFFEROR'S EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL APPROACH, AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
COUNTY'S DRAFT AGREEMENT, AND DELIVERY LEAD TIME.

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) 13066 - HYDROGEN GENERATOR AND MAINTENANCE
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Submit a completed and signed Offeror's Cover Page (PC600) form

* https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC600_dpc_Offerors_Cover_Page.pdf
Submit a completed and signed Representations and Certifications form (PC601)

* https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC601_dpc_Reps_and_Certs.pdf
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.
* https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC610_dpc_Small_Local_Self_Cert.pdf
Submit a completed and signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620) (if applicable).

* Required if submitting Confidential/Proprietary Information (see information in Terms and Conditions below)
* https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC620_dpc_Nondisclosure_Indemnity.pdf
Submit a completed Pricing Schedule by April 23, 2026 5:00 PM.

* (Page 10),
Submit a completed RFQ Questionnaire by April 23, 2026 5:00 PM.

* (Pages 6-7)
Submit a completed Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification Form by April 23, 2026 5:00 PM.

* (attached separately in BuyNet)
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
RESPONSES: Your response is due through electronic upload to BuyNet on the specified close date and time, local San
Diego time. If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit by email or mail to the listed
Contracting Officer, or by personal delivery to the Purchasing and Contracting front desk. Please use these methods only
if unable to submit through BuyNet. If mailed or delivered, the above RFQ No. should be included on the front of the
envelope.
It is the Offeror's responsibility to submit based on the most current RFQ, addenda thereto, 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.
* In order 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.
Forms required to be submitted with Offeror's Quotation are included in this RFQ or posted on the County's web site at
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/purchasing/purchasing-forms.html. Posted forms may be updated from time
to time. Unless otherwise specified, Offerors may submit the version of a form in place as of the date of RFQ issuance or
any later version.
This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers.
QUESTIONS: Please submit questions and requests for clarification related to definition or interpretation of this RFQ in
writing to the contracting officer before the Questions Due date/time listed in this RFQ. Those received after this date
may not be answered at the discretion of the County.
PRICING: The County may award a contract on the basis of initial quotations. Your price(s) should be the lowest
possible for the RFQ requirements. Omit Sales and Use Taxes unless otherwise specified.
The Estimated Quantities in the Pricing Schedule are provided solely for evaluation of quotations. They represent
approximate anticipated use based on historical consumption. If the County's actual requirements do not result in orders
in the quantities described as "estimated" in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for price adjustment.
EVALUATION AND AWARD. Quotations are subject to acceptance at any time within 90 days after submission due
date/time, unless otherwise stipulated by the County. This RFQ is an informal negotiated procurement process. Lowest
price may not always be the sole criteria for award of an RFQ. The County reserves the right to waive a variation in
specification if, in the opinion of the County, such variation does not materially change the item or its performance within
parameters acceptable to the County. The County reserves the right to reject any or all quotations and to accept or reject
any item(s) thereon, or waive any informality in the quotation. The County reserves the right to perform a pre-award
survey of the offeror to determine capability to perform, including but not limited to facilities, financial responsibility,
materials/supplies, and past performance. The determination of the County as to an Offeror's prospective ability to
perform the contract shall be conclusive.
SAMPLES: Samples, at Offeror's expense, may be required for evaluation by the County. Delivery of sample must be
scheduled with contracting officer and provided within required timeline. The County shall have the right to review
sample and to determine if such sample is acceptable. The County's decision to award is contingent upon its acceptance
of the products provided in the sample. During the term of the award, the County must approve any substitutions from the
initial sample in writing in advance of substitution. In no event shall the supplier be permitted to increase prices on the
basis of substituted item(s).
Sample, if not destroyed by tests, will, upon request, be returned at Offeror's expense. Offeror must advise contracting
officer at time of sending sample that they must be returned, provide return address and Federal Express account number.
BRAND NAME OR EQUAL: If items called for in this Request for Quotation have been identified in the schedule by a
"brand name or equal" description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate
the quality and characteristics of products (including products of brand name manufacturer s other than the one described
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by the brand name) to be considered for award if such products are determined by the County to meet fully the salient
characteristic requirements listed in the request.
Unless the offeror clearly indicates in the quotation that an "or equal" product is being offered, quotation shall be
considered as offering the brand name product specified.
If the offeror proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shall be
inserted in the space provided in the request for quotation, or such product shall be clearly identified in the quotation. The
evaluation of the quotation and the determination as to equality of the product offered shall be the responsibility of the
County and will be based upon the information furnished by the offeror, or identified in the quotation as well as other
information reasonably available to the purchasing activity. Caution to offerors: the purchasing activity is not responsible
for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quotation and reasonably available to the purchasing
activity. Accordingly, to insure that sufficient information is available, the offeror must furnish, as part of the quotation,
all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to
(i) determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristic requirements of the request for quotation, and
(ii) establish exactly what the offeror proposes to furnish and what the County is binding itself to purchase by making an
award. The information furnished may include specific references to information previously furnished or to information
otherwise available to the purchasing activity.
If the offeror proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of the Request for Quotation, he
shall (i) include in the quotation a clear description of such modifications and (ii) clearly mark any description to show the
proposed modifications.
DUTY TO INQUIRE: Should the Offeror find discrepancies in or omissions from the RFQ, plans, specifications or other
documents, or should the Offeror be in doubt as to their meaning, the Offeror must at once notify the Buyer, in writing. If
the point in question is not clearly and fully set forth, a written addendum will be issued and emailed to Offerors.
CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY INFORMATION: If confidential/proprietary is contained within the submission:
1) It must be submitted in a separate file or document marked as EXHIBIT-CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY;
2) Responses to solicitation requirements that include the confidential/proprietary information, shall refer to the
response contained within the EXHIBIT-CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY (for example: If submittal
requirement #1 requires staff Social Security Numbers, the response to requirement #1 shall reflect "see response
#1 contained within Exhibit-Confidential/Proprietary"); and
3) It must include a signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620).
NOTE: As a Public Agency, the County of San Diego must adhere to the California Public Records Act, therefore pricing
cannot be considered confidential/proprietary.
TERMS OF RESULTING CONTRACTS: Any contract(s) resulting from this RFQ will be based upon the Draft
Agreement included in this RFQ. The Statement of Work, Pricing Schedule, and any other exhibits will be added based
upon the successful Offeror's response and successful contract finalization negotiations.
Payment terms are NET 30, unless terms more favorable to the County are included in Offerors quotation. Note: qualified
Small-Local Businesses may be eligible for more advantageous payment terms including NET15, in accordance with
Board Policy B-53 Small-Local Business Policy (SLBP).
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING: The County's obligation for payment of any contract beyond the current fiscal year
end is contingent upon the availability of funding from which payment can be made. No legal liability on the part of the
County shall arise for payment beyond June 30 of the calendar year unless funds are made available for such performance.
CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 18662: In compliance with California Revenue and
Taxation code section 18662, if you are a non resident of California (out-of-state invoices) who receives California source
income, the County will pay California Use Tax directly to the State of California per permit no. SR FH 25-632384.
Fifteen (15) business days prior to the first payment, 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).
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Under certain circumstances you may be eligible for reduced or waived nonresident withholding. If you have already
received a waiver or a reduced withholding response from the State of California and the response is still valid, submit the
response to the County in lieu of the forms. Failure to submit the required forms will result in withholding of payments.
Refer to the Franchise Tax Board websites (listed below) for tax forms and information on nonresident withholding,
including waivers or reductions. The County will not give you any tax advice. It is recommended you speak with your tax
adviser and/or the State of California for guidance.
Franchise Tax Board Websites:
https://www.ftb.ca.gov
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/search/
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RFQ QUESTIONNAIRE
The request for attachments and supporting documents listed below shall be included and are required to be considered
responsive to this Request for Quotes. Please respond to the following:
1. Offeror has read, fully understands, and agrees that Offeror's will meet the requirements and outcomes specified in
Exhibit A, Statement of Work.
YES NO

2. Can the Offeror provide the following specifications or equivalent for a hydrogen generator, comparable to the Intura
H2 250, with an output of high-purity, dry, oil-free air suitable for forensic instrumentation, the necessary accessories
of a Moisture Trap (1/8" Glass H2O SS) and a Water Bottle (4L)?
YES NO

If an equivalent model is being provided, please provide spec sheets and any other supporting documents to confirm
the "or equal" model meets the specifications as listed under Statement of Work, Section 3 Specifications.
3. Can the Offeror ensure it will comply with international organizational for standardization (ISO), international
electrotechnical commission (IEC) and other relevant forensic laboratory standards?
YES NO

If yes, please provide copies of certifications to support compliance with these standards.
4. Can the Offeror provide the instrument installation?
YES NO

5. Can the Offeror ensure that the work will be performed by a certified and experienced engineer/technician?
YES NO

If yes, please provide copies of technician certifications.
6. Can the Offeror provide a twelve (12) month warranty including labor and parts?
YES NO

7. Can the Offeror provide two (2) preventive maintenance visits?
YES NO

8. Can the Offeror perform planned maintenance and repair services on all system and accessories specified in the
SOW?
YES NO

9. Can the Offeror ensure maintenance services between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time,
Monday - Friday (excluding County observed holidays)?
YES NO

10. Will the Offeror cover travel costs of the engineer/technician?
YES NO

11. Will the Offeror provide priority access to applications and instrument technical support teams?
YES NO

12. Can the Offeror provide priority access to off-site remote service engineer/technician?
YES NO

13. Will the Offeror replace service parts during the twelve (12) month warranty period?
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YES NO

14. Will the Offeror be liable for any improper service and correct the issue at no additional cost?
YES NO

15. Can the Offeror ensure that all labor and installation of material shall be in conformance with the latest editions of the
State of California Administrative and County Codes?
YES NO

16. Can the Offeror ensure a lead time for delivery be six (6) to eight (8) weeks after receipt of order?
YES NO

17. Can the Offeror ensure a response time does not exceed 3 (three) business days after the service notification (in-
person, via telephone, or in writing)?
YES NO

18. Will the Offeror and their employees comply with all regulations and policies pertaining to working in a County
facility such as the Crime Laboratory?
YES NO

19. Are the Offeror's engineers/technicians able to provide a DNA sample upon request?
YES NO

20. Can the Offeror provide professional references that the instrument provided is currently in use in a forensic drug
analysis capacity at an accredited Laboratory? If yes, please provide a minimum of three (3) references for the
Offeror's most relevant similar projects or programs. References should not include County of San Diego staff. Each
reference should include the following:
YES NO

20.1. Name and type of business.
20.2. Address, telephone number and email address.
20.3. The name, title, telephone number and email address for the point of contact representing the reference.
20.4. A summary of work performed, including a description of work, contract term and fee
21. Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment certification: Confirm (YES/NO). Offeror certifies that it and its subcontractors will
not and have not used federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to
influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any federal contract, grant or any other award
covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. List as a disclosure any lobbying with non-federal funds that takes place in connection
with obtaining any federal award by Offeror or Offeror's subcontractors.
YES NO

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STATEMENT OF WORK
1. Scope of Work/Purpose
Contractor shall provide the San Diego County Sheriff's Regional Crime Laboratory (Crime Laboratory) with a gas air generator
to provide a consistent, high-purity supply of clean, dry, and oil-free air for analytical instruments such as a gas chromatograph
combined with a mass spectrometer (GC/MS). This generator will support forensic analyses including drug identification and
trace evidence testing, ensuring compliance with Crime Laboratory quality standards and uninterrupted workflow for time-
sensitive criminal investigations.
2. Background Information
The Crime Laboratory currently utilizes advanced analytical instrumentation that requires a reliable source of carrier and
calibration gases. Traditional cylinder-based systems pose risks of contamination, logistical delays, and increased operational
costs. A gas air generator will eliminate these issues by generating high-purity air on-site, reducing downtime and improving
efficiency.
3. Specifications: The gas air generator shall meet or exceed the following specifications:
3.1. Model or the equivalent of the Intura H 250.
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3.2. The dimensions of the generator should be approximately 33.3 in x 20.9 in x 27.2 in (W x H x D).
3.3. An output of high-purity, dry, oil-free air suitable for forensic instrumentation.
3.4. Include the necessary accessories of a moisture trap (1/8" glass H O suspended solids (SS)) and a water bottle (4L).
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3.5. Must comply with international organizational for standardization (ISO), international electrotechnical commission (IEC)
and other relevant forensic laboratory standards.
3.6. The Contractor shall provide a twelve (12) month warranty including labor and parts.
3.7. The Contractor shall provide two (2) preventive maintenance visits by an experienced engineer/technician.
3.8. The Contractor shall provide compressor repair and/or replacement when required.
3.9. The Contractor shall provide breakdown and/or repair service with priority on-site engineer/technician availability.
4. Geographic Area
Contractor shall provide the services described herein to the service location:
4.1. Service Location:
San Diego County Sheriff's Regional Crime Laboratory
5590 Overland Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
5. General Requirements for Service Delivery
5.1. The Contractor shall provide all necessary hardware, operating systems, accessories, and installation services for the gas air
generator.
5.2. The Contractor shall provide all maintenance parts.
5.3. The Contractor shall include on-site setup and calibration services for the gas air generator.
5.4. The Contractor shall provide engineer/technician travel.
5.5. The Contractor shall provide online technical support.
5.6. The Contractor shall provide on-site installations and verification of operational settings.
5.7. The Contractor shall provide on-site training for Crime Laboratory personnel.
5.8. The Contractor shall provide priority access to off-site remote service engineer/technician
5.9. The Contractor shall comply with all regulations and policies pertaining to Contractor's employees working in a County
facility such as the Crime Laboratory.
5.10. The Contractor shall be escorted while inside the facility.
5.11. The Contractors may be required to provide a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sample upon arrival to the Crime Laboratory for
quality control purposes.
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5.12. The Contractor shall provide all labor and installation of material which shall be in conformance with the latest editions of
the State of California Administrative and County Codes.
5.13. The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive service agreement to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
5.14. The Contractor shall be liable for any improper service and correct the issue at no additional cost.
5.15. All installation, calibration, and preventative maintenance work shall be completed by a certified and experienced
engineer/technician.
6. Specific Requirements for Service Delivery
6.1. On-site response time shall not exceed three (3) business days after the service notification (in-person, via telephone, or in
writing).
6.2. Maintenance services will be scheduled by appointment only and shall occur between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Pacific Standard Time, Monday - Friday (excluding County observed holidays) which include:
6.2.1. Independence Day
6.2.2. Labor Day
6.2.3. Veteran's Day
6.2.4. Thanksgiving Day
6.2.5. Day after Thanksgiving
6.2.6. Christmas Day
6.2.7. New Year's Day
6.2.8. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
6.2.9. President's Day
6.2.10. Cesar Chavez Day
6.2.11. Memorial Day
6.2.12. Juneteenth
6.3. The Contractor shall ensure a lead time for delivery be six (6) to eight (8) weeks after receipt of order.
7. Invoicing
7.1. All invoices and additional correspondence shall be issued to invoices.crimelab@sdsheriff.gov and the Crime Laboratory's
Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
7.2. Physical invoices shall be issued to the service location listed in the SOW section and shall include the following
information:
7.2.1. Company Name
7.2.2. Ordering organization and location
7.2.3. Purchase order number
7.2.4. Item, quantity, description, unit price, and extended price.
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PRICING SCHEDULE
ESTIMATED EACH EXTENDED TAXABLE
ITEM DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY PRICE PRICE (Y/N?)
1 Intura H2 250 or equal 1 $ - $ -
2 Water Bottle 4L 1 $ - $ -
Moisture Trap 1/8" Glass H2O
3 1 $ - $ -
SS
Twelve (12) month warranty
4 1 $ - $ -
including labor and parts
Preventive maintenance visits
by an experienced
5 2 $ - $ -
engineer/technician in addition
to the warranty
6 On-Site Training 1 $ - $ -
Tax: $ -
Freight (if any; no Tax): $ -
GRAND TOTAL: $ -
MAKE/MODEL:
MANUFACTURER:
LIST WARRANTY
DURATION:
LEAD TIME:
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