Water Sampling for Chippewa National Forest

This solicitation seeks proposals for water sampling and analysis services for the Chippewa National Forest over a potential five year period. The Department of Agriculture Forest Service requires contractors to collect approximately 220 water samples per year from various locations and analyze them for total coliform bacteria, primary contaminants, and secondary contaminants in accordance with Minnesota state regulations. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience, capabilities, technical approach, and price. The submission deadline for completed offers is March 21, 2024.

The opportunity is set aside for total small business concerns. The primary NAICS code is 541620 and PSC code is R499. Services include sample collection, shipping, reporting, and analysis valued at an estimated $100,000 to $250,000 annually. The place of performance is Walker, Minnesota and encompasses sampling locations across Beltrami, Itasca, and Cass counties. The contract term is one base year with four optional one-year extensions and all samples must be delivered to certified labs in Blackduck, Deer River, or Walker between Monday and Wednesday each week.