Laboratory Testing Services

Barnstable County is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) soliciting qualified vendors to provide supplemental Laboratory Testing Services for the County's Water Quality Laboratory. The procurement seeks analytical laboratory services including bacteriological, inorganic, and chemical testing of drinking water, groundwater, and surface water samples to ensure compliance with State and Federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards. Services are required to supplement in-house laboratory capacity when equipment is unavailable, approved methodologies cannot be performed internally, or testing is requested during periods when the laboratory is closed. Bidders must demonstrate certification by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Laboratory Certification Program where applicable and provide proof of ability to perform specified tests within required turnaround times. Qualified vendors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $3,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000, umbrella liability coverage of $2,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance compliant with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 152. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire Online Bidding Tool by Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with no hard copy submissions accepted and no pre-bid meeting scheduled. The contract is expected to commence July 1, 2026 and terminate June 30, 2027, with the County retaining sole discretion to renew for up to two additional one-year periods, and award notification is expected within 30 days of bid opening.

Bid pricing must remain firm for 30 days following bid opening and shall be all-inclusive for testing, shipping, courier services, reporting, and disposal with no additional surcharges or fuel adjustments permitted during the contract term. The contracted laboratory must provide daily courier pickup for samples Monday through Friday from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM and invoice services monthly with detailed sample identification and pricing information. All bidders must submit a Certificate of Non-Collusion and State Tax Compliance (Attachment B), three client references (Attachment C), and a completed bid table with unit pricing for each specified analyte and test method. The procurement document does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or identified budget ranges. Vendors should note that no hard copy submissions will be accepted and all submissions must be made through the Bonfire Online Bidding Tool by the specified deadline of June 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM.