Laboratory Testing of Wastewater

The City of Missouri City, Texas is soliciting sealed proposals from laboratories accredited by the State of Texas under the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) to establish a multi-year contract for laboratory testing of wastewater. The selected laboratory will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, qualified personnel, insurance, materials, supplies, resources, reporting, and any other ancillary items or services needed to perform effluent and influent testing of discharged wastewater from the Steep Bank Flat Bank Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant located in Missouri City. The required testing includes twice-weekly sampling and analysis of both influent and effluent, as well as Whole Effluent Toxicity testing every six months and weekly sludge sample collection and analysis. The proposal is due by August 25, 2023.

The solicitation covers the jurisdictions of Fort Bend County and Mildred Town in Texas. The incumbent contractor is Envirodyne Laboratories, Inc. The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations, contract award values, or budget ranges. However, it confirms that the extended pricing will apply to services performed on an "as-needed basis".