NJDEP Certified Contract Laboratory to Perform Water and Wastewater Testing Serv

The Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority (WMUA) in Burlington County, New Jersey, is seeking a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Certified Contract Laboratory to perform comprehensive water and wastewater testing services through a competitive contracting process. The contract, designated as CC#25-09, will require the selected laboratory to conduct a wide range of analytical tests for public water and wastewater systems, including quarterly, semi-annual, weekly, and as-needed testing for various parameters such as metals, volatile compounds, bioassays, and specific contaminants. Proposals will be evaluated based on three key criteria: technical ability (40%), managerial ability (30%), and cost factors (30%). The solicitation requires detailed submissions that include laboratory qualifications, experience, key personnel information, references, potential conflicts of interest, proposed pricing, and insurance coverage. Proposals are due on May 28, 2025, at 10:00 am, with a Zoom bid opening meeting scheduled for the same day, accessible through multiple dial-in options and an online meeting link. The contract term may range from one to five years, at the discretion of the Board of Commissioners, with the ultimate goal of selecting the most advantageous vendor.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, though compliance with equal employment opportunity regulations is emphasized. No incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The laboratory must be NJDEP certified and capable of performing tests at or below water quality criteria, with strict requirements for maintaining hold times and providing timely reporting. While no guaranteed minimum quantities are specified, the contract suggests a comprehensive testing service for municipal water and wastewater systems. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range or total contract value, indicating that pricing will be evaluated competitively as part of the overall proposal assessment. Interested laboratories must demonstrate not only technical capability and competitive pricing but also robust managerial processes and the ability to handle complex water quality testing requirements across various testing frequencies and parameter types.