Contract: Water Chemistry Analysis Services

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services Division of Procurement and Support Services is seeking water chemistry analysis services for state fish hatcheries across Carroll, Coos, and Grafton Counties. The Request for Bid (RFB) solicits comprehensive water quality testing services for six delivery locations, with a contract term of approximately three years and potential two-year extension. Bidders must provide detailed water quality testing for multiple parameters including total suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, total phosphorus, orthophosphate, total ammonia, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, chemical oxygen demand, total alkalinity, and turbidity. The bid is specifically for monthly, quarterly, and annual water sampling and testing for hatcheries located in Berlin, Powder Mill, Milford, New Hampton, and Warren. The formal bid response is due on June 26, 2024, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with bidders required to submit unit pricing for each specified water chemistry analysis service. The State reserves the right to add or delete locations and equipment throughout the contract term, and award will be made to the lowest cost bidder meeting all established criteria.

The RFB documentation does not explicitly indicate any set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific restrictions on bidder qualifications. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documents. The procurement appears open to qualified water chemistry testing laboratories or environmental testing firms capable of meeting the comprehensive water quality monitoring requirements for state fish hatcheries. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the contract covers six delivery locations with extensive testing parameters, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The State will evaluate submissions based on cost, with the lowest qualified bidder expected to receive the contract award. The testing requirements demonstrate a robust water quality monitoring program across multiple state-operated aquaculture facilities, indicating a substantial and ongoing need for specialized water chemistry analysis services.