Lab Testing Services-DOC-DWCC

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is seeking a service contract for Lab Testing Services for the Department of Corrections - David Wade Correctional Center (DOC-DWCC) located in Catahoula Parish. The contract requires a qualified laboratory to perform weekly and quarterly environmental testing on sewer samples from the facility's oxidation pond, with specific requirements including analyses such as Fecal Coliform Subcontract, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Chlorine total residual, Hydrogen Ions (pH), Total Suspended Solids, and Total Nitrogen/Ammonia. The laboratory must be DEQ certified and provide appropriately cleaned and preserved sample bottles meeting EPA specifications. Samples will be collected every Tuesday by 2:00 pm, with test results required to be submitted within 7 days of sample pickup. The initial contract period will run from the award date through June 30, 2026, with potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. The bid response is due by July 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with electronic submission required through the LaPac online system. The state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises in the solicitation documents. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and provide a W-9 form if newly registered. Vendors are required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with the state named as an additional insured. The contract includes provisions for electronic payment solutions, including LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other transactions. While no specific incumbent vendor is identified, the solicitation includes two line items: 52 weeks of standard lab testing and 4 quarterly lab testing sessions. The contract will utilize standard procurement protocols, including compliance with civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and E-Verify provisions. Although a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract allows for potential adjustments based on actual agency needs and includes provisions for quantity modifications.