Fax Bid* Sewer Sample Testing-DOC-LSP

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is soliciting bids for sewer sample testing services for the Louisiana Department of Corrections at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, with RFx Number 3000024907. The contract requires a DEQ-certified laboratory to perform comprehensive environmental monitoring, including weekly testing for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, pH, and Flow Rate, with sample collection occurring on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 pm. Additional annual requirements include a Bioessay, Priority Pollutants testing, and quarterly Nitrogen and Phosphorus analysis, with test results required within 10 days of sample pickup. The bid is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for an initial one-year contract period beginning July 1, 2025, with potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed 36 months total. Bid responses are due by June 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with submission options including online portal, fax, or physical mail. The state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specified requirements.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and corporations/limited liability companies must be in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts over $25,000. Vendors will be required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with specific minimum coverage limits. The contract includes electronic payment options such as LaCarte procurement card and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), with funding contingent on legislative appropriation. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract encompasses weekly testing, annual specialized testing, and quarterly analysis, suggesting a potentially substantial annual investment. Bidders must submit pricing for each line item, including testing, reporting, sample management, and specialized annual testing requirements, with the understanding that service delivery is prohibited before July 1, 2025, and bid prices must remain firm for acceptance and delivery.