ITB 24-17884-SB Water and Soil Sample Analytical Services

The City of Lubbock, Texas is soliciting bids for Water and Soil Sample Analytical Services through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 24-17884-SB. The City is seeking a contractor to perform analytical analyses on samples collected from the City's Caliche Canyon Landfill and West Texas Region Disposal Facility. The successful bidder must be National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) certified for all required analyses and matrices. The analytical testing requirements include volatile organic compounds, heavy metals, pesticides, PCBs, and herbicides, with associated reporting limits. Analytical results must be submitted within 3 weeks of sample receipt, and all required electronic files within 4 weeks. Pricing shall be guaranteed for 6 months, after which adjustments may be made based on changes in the Consumer Price Index or Product Price Index. The contract term is one year with four one-year renewal options. Bids are due by March 5, 2024 prior to 2:00 P.M. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder or the bidder providing the best value.

The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The City reserves the right to periodically send samples to another laboratory for quality control purposes. The ITB does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The ITB does not list a specific award value or budget range.