Drinking/Waste Water Analysis Services #SN169007

The California Department of Developmental Services, specifically the Sonoma Developmental Center, is seeking a laboratory services contractor to perform comprehensive drinking water, surface water, and wastewater analysis services through Invitation for Bid #SN169007. The primary procurement objectives include obtaining laboratory testing capabilities for bacteriological, organic carbon, trihalomethanes, and other chemical analyses of water samples in compliance with state and local regulations. Qualified contractors must be ELAP certified, capable of performing at least 85% of required testing in-house, and located within 75 miles of the Sonoma Developmental Center. The laboratory must provide robust analytical services seven days per week, including courier or pick-up services, with specific reporting requirements mandating drinking water results within 7 days and wastewater results within 10 days of sample collection. Emergency analysis services must be available within 4 hours of request, with results provided within 48 hours. Bid submissions were due on March 30, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with a Notice of Award scheduled for April 4, 2016, and a contract term running from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2018.

While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goals have been waived for this contract, DVBE incentives up to 5% will be accepted, and a 5% small business preference is available. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements. An allowance of $4,500 has been included for emergency and unforeseen sampling over the contract term. Bidders must be state-certified and drinking water certified, with the ability to email laboratory results. The contractor will be responsible for providing all sampling supplies, including bottles, labels, reagents, preservatives, courier services, chains of custody, and shipping materials. Additionally, the successful bidder must attend a facility orientation not exceeding four hours at no additional cost to the state. Specific notification procedures for positive coliform bacteria results and protocols for handling compromised samples are required, emphasizing the contract's focus on comprehensive and precise water analysis services.