01519 Master Agreement BV.pdf

Master Contract No. 01519 is an Analytical Laboratory Services agreement dated October 1, 2019, established between the State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services and Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., a Delaware Corporation. The contract is an indefinite delivery vehicle designed for use by eligible purchasers, including Washington state agencies and institutions of higher education, as well as MCUA parties such as political subdivisions, federal agencies, nonprofits, and federally-recognized Indian tribes. The contract is also available to the Oregon Cooperative Purchasing Program (ORCPP) based on contractor acceptance. The initial contract term is twenty-four months, commencing October 1, 2019, and ending September 31, 2021, with the option to extend through contract amendment for a maximum of seventy-two months, ending September 31, 2026.

The contract covers analytical laboratory services including air toxics testing, asbestos analysis, and related environmental testing methods across multiple matrices (air, fibers, bulk materials). Exhibit A specifies included goods and services with parameters and methodologies such as USEPA TO-15, OSHA ID-165, NIOSH standards, and EPA methods. Exhibit B establishes pricing with standard services ranging from $13.60 to $225.00 per test, with expedited pricing available. Prices remain firm for the initial twenty-four months; thereafter, the contractor may request annual price increases based on the U.S. inflation rate, subject to thirty days' advance notice. The contractor is subject to a 1.50 percent vendor management fee calculated on total Master Contract sales invoiced. Quarterly sales reporting is mandatory, with annual detailed reports required. The contractor must maintain current laboratory accreditation, comply with all applicable laws including wage and pay equity requirements, and maintain insurance coverage including commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.