Technical Assistance for Community Group Capacity Building

Pasadena Water and Power is seeking proposals from California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) accredited laboratories to perform drinking water compliance monitoring services under a one-year contract. The procurement is specific to Los Angeles County and requires laboratories to conduct analytical testing on drinking water, surface water, and groundwater samples, with a comprehensive scope involving 61 different analytical tests. Proposers must provide sample containers, conduct sample pickup and delivery, and submit digital reports to the City's systems. The evaluation process will score proposals across four key criteria: Proposed Solution (12 points), Experience (13 points), Cost Proposal (65 points), with additional preferences for Local Pasadena Businesses (5 points) and Small/Micro-Businesses (5 points). Key proposal deadlines include a question submission deadline of January 13, 2023, and a final proposal due date of January 31, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Proposers must demonstrate ELAP accreditation, EPA approval for UCMR5 monitoring, provide references, proficiency testing records, and comprehensive documentation of their capabilities.

The contract opportunity includes federal compliance requirements typical of municipal contracts, with specific provisions for equal employment opportunity, prevailing wages, and potential Section 3 labor hour benchmarks. Bidders must submit a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov, with warnings that failure to do so may result in a non-responsive bid. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement allows for potential award to one or multiple contractors based on comprehensive evaluation. Small businesses, local Pasadena businesses, and disadvantaged enterprises may receive preferential scoring. The contract includes standard municipal protections such as provisions for living wage requirements, non-discrimination practices, and legal safeguards for the City of Pasadena. Contractors will be expected to comply with extensive federal and local regulations, including potential labor standards from HUD and Department of Labor guidelines, with potential penalties for non-compliance including contract termination and financial sanctions.