ITB B1885.27.pdf
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- BPM058188
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- Maryland
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This Invitation to Bid (ITB B1885.27) is issued by the City of Hagerstown Water Division in Maryland for competitive laboratory services related to environmental testing. The City seeks qualified laboratories to provide Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing (WETT) and Toxic Chemical Testing (TCT) services as required by the facility's NPDES permit. The contract encompasses testing services necessary for regulatory compliance, with specific testing protocols and methodologies to be performed on wastewater effluent samples. The ITB establishes the procurement framework for selecting qualified vendors capable of delivering accurate and timely analytical results to support the Water Division's environmental monitoring obligations.
The bid submission and evaluation process follows standard municipal procurement procedures with specifications detailing the required testing methodologies, quality assurance standards, and reporting requirements. Qualified laboratories must demonstrate technical capability, appropriate certifications, and experience performing WETT and TCT analyses in accordance with EPA standards and NPDES permit requirements. Pricing shall be submitted on a per-test basis or through an established rate schedule for the anticipated volume of samples. The contract award will be made to the qualified bidder offering the most favorable terms while meeting all technical and regulatory requirements. The contract term and renewal options, along with specific pricing schedules and performance expectations, are outlined in the detailed bid documents and specifications contained within the ITB package.
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July 29, 2026
BID NO. B1885.27
Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Testing & Toxic Chemical Testing (TCT)
The City of Hagerstown Water Division is seeking competitive bids from qualified laboratories for
Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing (WETT) and Toxic Chemical Testing (TCT) as required by our NPDES permit.
All inquiries should be directed, in writing to Tyler French (Procurement Administrator) at tfrench@hagerstownmd.org. Specifications and instructions can be found via electronic format on the City of
Hagerstown’s website at http://www.hagerstownmd.org/bids.aspx. Prospective vendors are responsible for making copies as required to satisfy their needs. The City is the sole entity authorized to provide this Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) package to interested companies or individuals. Firms who are working with an ITB package from another source may have an incomplete set of documents. The City assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, or misinterpretation resulting from a company’s use of an incomplete ITB package.
Addendums will be posted to the City’s website. Check the webpage for the particular proposal solicitation for any posted addendum(s).
Proposals will be received via the City of Hagerstown’s Dropbox using the following link:
https://www.dropbox.com/request/om43zs6xskm3py3oebve by no later than Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at
2:00 PM. All proposals must be named “B1885.27 (Name of Firm) – WETT and TCT.” The City of
Hagerstown will not assume responsibility for any proposals that are submitted late or incorrectly.
The City of Hagerstown shall make positive efforts to utilize Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for its supplies and service and shall allow these sources the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts. The City of Hagerstown does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and disability in employment or provision of service.
The City of Hagerstown reserves the right to accept proposals individually or collectively, to accept or reject any or all proposals, waive any informalities, and take whatever action is to the best interest of the City of Hagerstown.
Tyler French
Procurement Administrator
CITY OF HAGERSTOWN
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