Analyses ofPublic Water Supplies

The state and local contracting opportunity posted by the state of Illinois is seeking a laboratory to perform analyses of public water supplies in St. Clair County. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has issued a revised Request for Quote (RFQ) for a two-year contract period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025. The analyses required include disinfection by-product testing, radiological testing, PCB analysis, and testing for Cryptosporidium, coliform, and E. coli. The laboratory must be accredited by the appropriate authorities, such as the IEPA's Laboratory Accreditation Unit and the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program. The RFQ provides details on the required certifications, sample testing requirements, reporting and deliverables, and subcontracting. The pricing for this contract is estimated, with the total payments not to exceed $99,900 without a formal amendment.

There is no small business set-aside for this opportunity. The State may consider the vendor's performance and compliance history in determining whether to continue the contract or consider the vendor for future opportunities. Vendors must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders related to COVID-19 precautions. The Standard Terms and Conditions for state contracts issued by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office, as well as the Standard Illinois Certifications, would apply to this contract opportunity.