Algal and Diatom Identification and Enumeration
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 274-603-8-16-2024
- State
- North Carolina
- Responses due
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Opportunity details come from evp.nc.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking proposals for algal and diatom identification and enumeration services. The selected laboratory will be required to identify algae and diatoms at the genus and species level, noting any filter clogging or taste/odor-causing organisms. The laboratory must provide a summary report, including photos, within 21 days of receiving the samples. Raleigh Water Laboratory staff will schedule the required sampling events, and the selected laboratory will provide the necessary sampling bottles and shipping. Proposals are due by August 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM EST. The contract term is five years, beginning on the effective date through October 30, 2029.
The RFP states that the City maintains an affirmative policy of fostering, promoting, and conducting business with women and minority owned business enterprises. However, the RFP does not provide details on pricing, funding sources, incumbents, or the current service environment. The total award value or budget for this procurement is also not specified.
Opportunity text
Algae and diatoms are to be identified the genus and species level (where possible), with filter clogging and taste and odor-causing algae denoted. A summary report of algae and diatoms must be provided, including photos of organisms that can cause issues in the water treatment process or with consumption by City of Raleigh customers. The algae report must include percent Potentially Toxic Cyanobacteria (PTOX), number of algal 12 groups, and number of taxa observed. The turnaround time for the algae and diatoms report must be within 21 days after the sample is received. Testing to be scheduled by the Raleigh Water Laboratory staff. The laboratory selected will provide the bottles and shippers necessary for transporting samples for each sampling event.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 274-603-8-16-2024.pdf |
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