Bottle Bid Amendment.docx

The document is a bid amendment for preserved laboratory sample bottles for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), specifically for procurement number 25-532EPA-LAB53-B-48174. The bid involves the procurement of specialized laboratory bottles for environmental sample collection, with specific requirements for VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and SOC (Semi-Organic Compounds) testing. The amendment addresses technical specifications for different bottle types, including 8oz and 16oz HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) containers with variations for water and solid sample collection, such as 8oz bottles with 250mg of ammonium acetate for PFAS 533 testing and 16oz bottles for soil equivalent testing.

The procurement includes comprehensive vendor requirements, with emphasis on ISO certification, quality assurance, and rapid delivery (within 72 hours of purchase order). The contract has provisions for small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and veteran-owned businesses, with potential three-year initial term and renewal options. Vendors must provide certificates of analysis, demonstrate compliance with state requirements, and be prepared to replace defective products at no additional cost. The competitive bidding process will likely award to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with electronic submissions required through the BidBuy platform by June 26, 2025, for environmental monitoring, enforcement cases, hazardous waste investigations, and quality control programs.