300 SP Tippecanoe River Coliform Bacteria TestingBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is requesting quotations for water testing professional services at Tippecanoe River State Park under RFQ 0000088676, with responses due October 28, 2026. The contract covers pickup of well water samples and quarterly/monthly total coliform bacteria testing as required by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, encompassing approximately 20 tests annually plus 4 retests of failed samples (24 tests total per year) for a one-year term commencing January 1, 2027 or from the State's last signature, whichever is later, concluding December 31, 2027 or one year after the State's last signature, whichever is later.

Indiana purchasing preferences apply, including U.S. manufactured products, Indiana business preference, Indiana small business preference, and Indiana veteran-owned small business (IVOSB) subcontractor commitments. The solicitation does not establish a set-aside but offers these preference options for qualified vendors.

Service location is Tippecanoe River State Park, 4200 North US Highway 35, Winamac, Indiana. Bidders must submit unit pricing per test multiplied by 24 to arrive at total annual cost, with all charges inclusive. No specific contract value or budget ceiling is identified in the solicitation. The contract may be renewed by mutual consent, with the total contract term including renewals not to exceed four years.

Quoted prices must remain firm for 30 calendar days following the October 28 response due date. The State will make payments in arrears via electronic funds transfer and retains the right to reject bids deviating from specifications or failing to comply with solicitation requirements. The State may terminate for convenience with 30 days' notice. Questions must be submitted to Nicholas Ramsey at nrramsey@dnr.in.gov at least seven days prior to the due date. Completed bids must be emailed to Ramsey or faxed to 317-972-3275.