NO. 25-45 Biomonitoring Analysis Services

The City of Huntsville, Texas, is seeking biomonitoring analysis services through Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-45 for three municipal wastewater treatment plants: A.J. Brown/Parker Creek, N.B. Davidson/South, and Robinson Creek. The comprehensive procurement requires detailed toxicity testing including chronic and acute freshwater tests utilizing specific organisms such as Ceriodaphnia dubia, Pimephales promelas, and Daphnia pulex. Specific test requirements include 7-day larval survival and reproduction tests, 24-hour and 48-hour acute toxicity assessments, and a USEPA NPDES DMR QA Study. The evaluation will assess bidders across three categories with a total possible score of 600 points, focusing on operational capabilities, experience, and regulatory compliance. The solicitation is scheduled for release on September 25, 2025, with proposals due by October 9, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time. The initial contract term will be one year from the award date, with potential for three additional one-year renewals extending through September 30, 2029.

The bid includes specific location and capability requirements, mandating that the testing facility must be located within 100 miles of Huntsville and maintain in-house culturing of test organisms. Bidders must be NELAC accredited in Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing and provide synthetic dilution water. The City reserves the right to award to the most responsible and responsive bidder based on best value considerations, which include price, quality, delivery, reputation, and past performance. Bidders are required to submit various verification forms, including Conflict of Interest, Israel Verification, and Critical Infrastructure Verification. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement includes detailed unit pricing for individual test types at each wastewater treatment plant. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the available documentation. The City will evaluate proposals comprehensively, considering both technical capabilities and cost-effectiveness in selecting the most qualified contractor for these critical biomonitoring analysis services.