Inspection Network Services

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Sacramento, California, United StatesPosted 15 days agoDeadline: June 5th, 2026

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SUMMARY

California seeks vendors for inspection network services to enhance vehicle inspections, reduce costs, and improve air quality.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to establish a contracted testing network for pre-OBD II vehicles
Must be able to provide network oversight and management
Must be able to implement financially backed service level agreements
Must be able to manage subcontracts with licensed Smog Check stations
Must be able to ensure geographic coverage throughout enhanced areas of the state
Must be able to provide a high-level, resource-loaded project schedule for network establishment and operation

BUDGET

Estimate

$5,000,000 – $20,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

48 months

TIMELINE

Release of RFI: April 22nd, 2026

Last Day to Submit Questions on the RFI: May 15th, 2026

State Response to RFI Questions: May 22nd, 2026

Last Day to Submit RFI Response: June 5th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 15th, 2026

Issuing Agency

California Department Of Consumer Affairs, Bureau Of Automotive Repair

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in California is seeking vendors to provide inspection network services with the goal of improving air quality through more effective and higher-quality vehicle inspections. The scope includes controlling inspection costs for consumers, ensuring adequate coverage and capacity in enhanced areas, and removing burdensome equipment requirements. The initiative aims to increase the number of vehicles eligible for inspections, provide a pathway for existing high-performing stations to continue BAR–97 inspections, and improve the overall performance of the inspection network.

Vendors will be expected to address concepts, structure, and implementation with a focus on billing, pricing, and funding strategies. Geographic coverage and operational capacity are also key areas of emphasis. All questions regarding this request for information must be submitted by May 15, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.