Chemical Analysis Testing Services

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Cabinet of Health and Family Services, is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB 758 2600000540) for Chemical Analysis Testing Services to support the Division of Lab Services. The solicitation seeks a qualified laboratory contractor to provide comprehensive chemical analysis testing services, including analysis of organic solvents, inorganic compounds, and physical analysis of samples submitted from Kentucky's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Consultation and Compliance branches. Services will encompass testing of air samples, bulk samples, and wipe samples, with pricing required for both primary and secondary analyses across 157 distinct line items covering substances such as volatile organic compounds, metals (including lead and chromium VI), and various solvents and alcohols, each with a standard seven-day delivery timeframe. The successful bidder must be accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the Industrial Hygiene Proficiency Analytical Testing (IHPAT) program, must not utilize subcontractors for any analytes, and must provide analytical results within seven business days while offering free consultation services to the Department of Public Health Laboratory and Industrial Hygienists. The evaluation will be based on best value criteria with 100 points allocated to price (lowest bidder receives maximum points) and delivery evaluated on a pass/fail basis with a one percent deduction per day for late delivery. Critical deadlines include a written questions due date of May 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST, Commonwealth response to questions due by May 27, 2026, and bid submission deadline of June 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM EST through the Kentucky eProcurement system; bidders must be registered in the Vendor Self Service System prior to submission.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries may receive preferences of 20 percent or 15 percent of maximum points, respectively. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documents. Prior to award, the successful bidder must submit a Kentucky Tax Registration Application (Revenue Form 10A100), proof of business registration if a foreign entity, required affidavits under Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 45A.110 and 45A.115 attesting non-violation of campaign finance laws, and a Certificate of Insurance with Commercial General Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. The initial contract period is one year from the date of award, with optional renewal for four additional two-year periods, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel the contract with thirty days' written notice. Bid prices must remain valid for a minimum of sixty calendar days after the bid due date.