2024 Pool Water Testing

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget is seeking a Pennsylvania Certified Drinking Water Laboratory to perform comprehensive pool water testing services for 16 recreation centers through Invitation for Bid #2024-IFB-015. The contract will cover a one-year period from April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, with two potential one-year renewal options. Specific testing requirements include weekly water quality assessments with two tests per pool (shallow and deep water), focusing on Total Coliform with E-Coli and Heterotrophic Plate Count. The selected testing facility must be located within Allegheny County and capable of reading all tests within a 24-hour timeframe. Bid submissions are due by March 8, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with a bid opening scheduled for 3:00 pm the same day. Bidders must provide a Bureau of Laboratories License, vendor registration forms, W-9, and an authorized signatory sheet. The procurement allows for two pricing proposal options: pool water testing delivered by the city and pool water testing with vendor pick-up.

The contract includes significant equal opportunity goals, mandating 18% participation for minority-owned businesses, 7% for women-owned businesses, and 5% for veteran-owned businesses. Invoicing terms require detailed documentation, including purchase order numbers, city controller numbers, and proof of goods costs, with payment set at Net 45 days. The contract emphasizes compliance with local ordinances, prevailing wage requirements, and anti-discrimination provisions. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive testing requirements for 16 recreation centers suggest a substantial contract value. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability, regulatory compliance, and a commitment to local economic participation. The procurement process appears designed to ensure high-quality water testing services while promoting diverse business participation and maintaining strict public health and safety standards for municipal recreational facilities.