Full Assessment Lab Certification

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) seeking a vendor to conduct a full assessment of the state's Environmental Laboratory Certification Program under the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). The assessment is required to be completed during the week of February 3, 2020. Vendors must submit quotes electronically through the state's Bid Buy system or by email to the solicitation contact by the due date of July 12, 2019 at 3:00 PM CST. The winning responsible vendor will be selected based on the lowest total bid for all required products and services. The RFQ outlines that all quoted prices must be valid for 30 days, include shipping and handling, and that price increases will not be accepted. The agreement is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funds, and the agency or the vendor may terminate or suspend the agreement in the event of a funding failure.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no details provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not include any information about possible award values or budget ranges.