Lab Testing Services - DOC-DWCC

This is a state contract opportunity posted by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, David Wade Correctional Center (DWCC) for laboratory testing services on sewer samples collected at their oxidation pond facility. The contract period is one year, from July 1, 2024 or date of award through June 30, 2025, with the option to renew for two additional 12-month periods. The successful vendor must be a DEQ certified lab and will be required to pick up samples on Tuesdays by 2:00 pm, provide all necessary sample bottles and chain of custody forms, and submit test results within 7 days. The scope of work includes weekly and quarterly analyses of parameters such as fecal coliform, biochemical oxygen demand, chlorine residual, pH, total suspended solids, ammonia, total nitrogen, and total phosphorus. Bids are due by June 18, 2024 and will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or budget information is provided. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system to submit bids electronically, and they must provide documentation showing DEQ certification for the lab performing the testing. The state reserves the right to reject individual line items from the award.