REFERENCES.docx

The document is a References template for a potential bidder seeking to provide Laboratory Analytical Services for the Town of Manchester, Connecticut. The Town is soliciting a certified analytical laboratory to perform testing and reporting services for various municipal facilities, including the Manchester Sanitary Landfill, Department of Public Works, Highway Fleet Garage, Police Department Garage, MS4 system, and other town projects. The selected laboratory must be certified by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) Environmental Laboratory Certification Program and capable of conducting standard organic and inorganic parameter analyses on water and solid samples, with the potential for additional emerging contaminant testing such as PFAS/PFOS.

The references template indicates that the bidder will need to provide documentation of recent municipal work, including contact names, phone numbers, and the type of work performed. The document also requests information about the bidder's total number of employees, which suggests the town may be evaluating the company's capacity and experience. The contract allows for subcontracting of certain tests from another DPH-certified laboratory, provided the town grants prior approval. While specific pricing, funding sources, and contract duration are not detailed in this document, the references form is likely part of a broader bid submission process for the laboratory analytical services contract.