NE Region Coliform testing in the Chicago/ NE Region

The State of Illinois is seeking a vendor to provide laboratory services to perform coliform analysis for public water supplies in the Northeast Region of Illinois on an as-needed basis. The contract will be issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and will cover counties such as Cook, Lake, and DuPage. The vendor must be certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health and adhere to strict reporting timelines. The projected workload is 300 samples per year at $35 per test, with approximately 10% of the samples being non-routine. The contract term is approximately 2.5 years, with pricing firm from July 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest price. There is no mandatory bidder's conference, and the total payments under the contract are not to exceed an amount to be determined by the State prior to execution.

There is no small business set-aside for this procurement, and the State is not obligated to make an award. The pricing format provided in the RFQ is for the initial 18-month period from July 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, at $35 per test, and then for the calendar year 2025 at $36 per test. The State may terminate the contract for cause or convenience, and the contract is contingent upon the availability of funds. No details about incumbent vendors or current contractors are provided, and no budget ranges are specified.