2023-08 Analytical Testing Services Wastewater, Stormwater

The Town of Fairfield, Connecticut, through its Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) and Engineering Department, is seeking competitive bids for annual analytical testing services for wastewater and stormwater. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) number 2023-08 requires qualified contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services to conduct comprehensive analytical testing of the town's wastewater and stormwater samples. The procurement seeks a contractor capable of performing detailed scientific testing and analysis to support the town's environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance efforts. The solicitation period runs from September 6, 2022, to September 21, 2022, with a vendor question and answer period from September 6 to September 14, 2022. Bids are specifically due by September 21, 2022, at 11:00 AM EDT, with all submissions subject to review for responsiveness and responsibility. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, and payment terms will be vendor-specified.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, suggesting the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors performing these services. The procurement documents do not specify an estimated total contract value or budget range, leaving pricing details to be determined through the competitive bidding process. The contract appears to be for an initial one-year term, with potential for renewal, though specific renewal terms are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation. The primary contact for this solicitation is Pru O'Brien from the Town of Fairfield, located at 725 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824, who can provide additional information to interested bidders. The procurement includes two supplementary documents: a testing services appendix and a detailed wastewater and stormwater testing services specification document.