NIGP 99226: Biological and Microbiological Testing Services

NIGP 99226 Biological and Microbiological Testing Services is an Item code under which state and local governments procure laboratory testing for water systems, wastewater compliance, environmental site characterization, lead risk assessment, clinical diagnostics, and forensic analysis. Work includes specimen collection, phlebotomy, transportation, result reporting, and in some cases expert testimony. Issuing bodies include county utilities departments, municipal housing and community development offices, mental health and intellectual disability service agencies, and state criminal justice departments. The mix spans regional water authorities managing permit compliance, cities managing lead abatement in housing stock, healthcare and social service providers running clinical operations, and law enforcement agencies supporting investigations.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Texas. Sarasota County posted an IFB on August 21, 2026 for laboratory testing services across water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste systems (IFB #262894RM), requiring Florida Department of Health Environmental Laboratory Certification and a minimum of 700 to 6,000 verifiable tests within the prior twelve months depending on category, with three-year initial contract terms and sample pickup at multiple county facilities. The City of Bradenton issued an RFQ on July 31, 2026 for professional environmental testing services (including Phase I and II/III site assessments, asbestos testing, mold assessment, lead-based paint testing, and radon investigation) through a continuing services contract with individual task orders not to exceed $500,000 and proposals due April 2, 2026. The City of Waco Housing and Community Development Department posted an RFP on June 26, 2026 for lead risk assessment and clearance reporting under HUD Guidelines and Texas Environmental Lead Reduction Rule requirements, with sealed proposals due July 23, 2026. The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD solicited agency-wide clinical laboratory services on May 26, 2026 (due June 17) requiring local Houston area presence, EMR interface capability via EPIC EHR, next-day result turnaround, and monthly test volumes around 2,200 across metabolic, hematology, drug screening, and specialized diagnostics. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice posted solicitation 696-IG-26-P034 on May 13, 2026 for laboratory testing and forensic analysis services with proposal deadline May 13, 2026.