Analysis of radiological parameters

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for comprehensive radiological parameter analysis to support environmental monitoring at the Savannah River Site. The solicitation seeks a laboratory capable of conducting detailed radioisotope testing across multiple environmental media, including water, soil, sediment, vegetation, milk, air filters, and animal tissue samples. Qualified offerors must hold current certification from DHEC's Environmental Quality Control Laboratory Certification Section or the EPA to perform radiological analyses and must agree to participate in the Department of Energy's Mixed Analyte Performance Evaluation Program. The contract requires precise analytical services with strict chain-of-custody procedures, including 45-day maximum sample analysis holding times and result reporting within 30 days of sample receipt (or 10 business days for rush samples). Key submission deadlines include August 21, 2019, for questions, September 5, 2019, at 2:30 PM ET for proposal responses, and September 18, 2019, for award notification. The resulting contract will have an initial one-year term from December 13, 2019, to December 12, 2024, with four potential one-year renewal options, bringing the maximum possible contract term to five years.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors meeting the specified technical certification requirements, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. No subcontracting of analytical work is permitted, and the contract will be awarded to a single offeror determined to be most advantageous to the State. Pricing must be submitted in a separate, sealed envelope and must be all-inclusive, covering costs for sample collection, analysis, documentation, equipment, containers, labels, shipping, transportation, data reporting, and waste disposal. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation includes a detailed pricing schedule with minimum detectable concentrations and cost columns for various radiological constituents across different environmental media. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality of all data and sample site locations, and will be required to repeat any samples lost or damaged while in their custody at no additional cost to DHEC. The comprehensive nature of the contract suggests a significant investment in environmental monitoring and radiological analysis services for the Savannah River Site region.