ITB 2024-047 - laboratory testing services

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Board of County Commissioners of Calvert County, Maryland for Laboratory Testing Services. The solicitation requests bids for laboratory analysis of sludge samples collected by Calvert County Government personnel and drinking water samples from new wells, storage tanks, and the water supply program, which may be collected by either Calvert County Government personnel or the contractor. The ITB provides detailed specifications for the required analyses, including item numbers, units, test methods, estimated annual quantities, and pricing. Bids are due by May 24, 2024, and a virtual bid opening will be held on the same day. Interested contractors must be Maryland Department of the Environment certified laboratory facilities and provide copies of relevant certifications as part of their bid submissions. The ITB outlines the pricing structure, which includes 23 test categories for sludge samples and 22 test categories for drinking water samples, with contractors required to provide unit prices per test and total annual quantities. The contract term is not specified.

The previous contractor for these services was Martel Laboratories JDS Inc. The ITB states that Calvert County Government is tax exempt and reserves the right to reject any or all bids as its interests may require. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The ITB does not provide a specific budget range or award value.