NIGP 97256: Trans Path Research Lab Services

NIGP 97256 Trans Path Research Lab Services, an Item code, encompasses laboratory testing and analytical work for transportation infrastructure and environmental compliance, as evidenced by recent solicitations that focus on wastewater and water treatment facility operations. State and local governments procure accredited laboratory services under this code to meet regulatory requirements for effluent and influent analysis, drinking water quality testing, and environmental monitoring across multiple treatment facilities. The work includes comprehensive chemical, biological, and toxicity testing at frequencies ranging from weekly to annual intervals, with services delivered by laboratories holding state accreditation under programs such as Texas's National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). Issuing bodies include municipal utilities and water authorities responsible for wastewater treatment and drinking water operations; the City of Missouri City, Texas represents a typical buyer in this space, managing multiple facility locations within a single procurement.

The City of Missouri City, Texas issued RFP 26-082 on June 8, 2026, with a sealed proposal due date of June 24, 2026, for laboratory testing of wastewater across six facilities including two wastewater treatment plants and multiple water plants. The five-year contract requires turnkey pricing with firm pricing in Year 1 and negotiable annual increases thereafter, evaluated on purchase price, bidder reputation, service quality, compliance with minority and disabled business employment requirements, and total long-term cost. Texas Government Code Chapter 2252 nonresident bid-down provisions and local preference rules apply; proposers must hold current insurance, provide three customer references, and demonstrate prior similar work experience. No incumbent vendor is identified. Geographic activity in recent solicitations concentrates in Texas; broader state and regional distribution cannot be determined from the available opportunity record.