300 SP Pokagon State Park Water TestingBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is requesting quotations for water testing services at Pokagon State Park under RFQ #0030088315, with responses due September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

The scope encompasses comprehensive water quality testing at multiple locations including Spring Shelter, Trine State Recreation Area, and the wastewater treatment facility at 450 Lane 100, Lake James, Angola, Indiana. The contractor must perform 2 PFAS tests annually, 16 total coliform and E. coli presence/absence tests quarterly, 2 nitrate tests annually, 17 beach E. coli tests seasonally (May through September), and 208 TSS tests weekly along with weekly CBOD, E. coli, ammonia, and total phosphorus testing. Sample collection, supply of all sample bottles, and twice-weekly pickup (April 1–October 31) and once-weekly pickup (November 1–March 31) are the contractor's responsibility.

The contract term runs from October 15, 2026 through October 14, 2027, with an option to renew by mutual consent not to exceed four years total. Pricing must be quoted on a per-test and per-pickup basis with all costs inclusive of labor, materials, and transportation; unit prices prevail if discrepancies exist between unit and extended pricing. Quoted prices are firm for thirty days following the response deadline and must be valid for the initial contract term. Monthly billing occurs in arrears.

Respondents must certify compliance with drug-free workplace requirements, employment eligibility verification through E-Verify, and non-collusion certifications. Bidders must register with the State Procurement Division within five days of award notification. All payments will be made by electronic funds transfer. Questions are due at least seven days before the response deadline and should be submitted to Jen Reeves at JReeves@dnr.in.gov. Completed bid packages must be emailed to Jen Reeves or faxed to 317-972-3275. Electronic bid submission through the Supplier Portal is not permitted.