Laboratory Services, Lead Analysis, Dust Wipes

The City of Newark, New Jersey, through its Department of Health and Community Wellness Division of Environmental Health, is seeking laboratory services for lead analysis of dust wipe samples as part of its Childhood Lead Poison Prevention Program (CLPPP). The procurement, identified as Bid Number 2025-71, requires a qualified laboratory to analyze dust wipe samples collected from dwellings with children under six years old who may be exposed to lead poisoning hazards. Vendors must provide comprehensive laboratory services with multiple turnaround time options, including 3-day, 4-hour, 6-hour, and 24-hour lead analysis capabilities. The laboratory will be responsible for collecting dust wipe samples from 94 William Street in Newark, with results to be returned via mail, email, and fax within 3 to 5 days, and must have emergency pickup capabilities with a 24-hour turnaround time. Electronic bids will be accepted through the City's e-Procurement Portal (ProcureNow) until 10:15 am on Thursday, September 25, 2025, with questions from potential bidders due by September 18, 2025. The contract appears to be structured for an initial two-year term, with all-inclusive pricing that must cover shipping, specimen handling supplies, tubes, dust wipes, chain of custody forms, and include a UPS account number.

The procurement opportunity includes several important compliance and certification requirements that may restrict bidder eligibility. Vendors must complete mandatory forms including a Russia-Belarus and Iran Investment Activities Certification, which requires attestation that the organization is not engaged in prohibited activities in those countries. Additional mandatory submissions include Equal Employment Opportunity Language compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act documentation, Statement of Ownership Disclosure, Bidder Qualification Questionnaire, and a Political Contribution Disclosure Form. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned, the comprehensive documentation suggests a rigorous vetting process that may favor vendors with established capabilities in environmental health laboratory services. The bid package does not specify a precise budget range, but requires vendors to provide firm, all-inclusive pricing for the entire contract term, with a clear stipulation that no additional expenses beyond the initial pricing will be approved. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and compliance with multiple regulatory frameworks to be considered for the contract award.