Environmental Laboratory Assessments

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 582-27-00005 seeking qualified environmental laboratory assessors to conduct on-site technical assessments of environmental laboratories operating under the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). The procuring agency requires contractors to employ qualified assessors and lead assessors who will plan, organize, conduct, and report results of laboratory performance and technical evaluations. The scope of work is focused on technical evaluation rather than financial auditing, with TCEQ serving in its role as a NELAP-recognized accreditation body responsible for accreditation actions. Interested vendors must submit proposals by April 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with a deadline for submitting vendor questions by March 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time; anticipated responses to questions will be provided by March 30, 2026. No pre-proposal conference has been scheduled for this solicitation. The RFP is classified under Class 961, Items 45 and 48.

The RFP documentation provided does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, small businesses, or minority-owned business enterprises, nor does it identify any incumbent contractors or existing technology integration requirements. Additionally, the complete pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, funding amounts, and total project budget are not disclosed in the available excerpt of the RFP documentation. Interested parties should review the complete RFP file (ESBD31320261013_582-27-00005-RFP-Environmental Lab Assessments-ESBD.pdf) for comprehensive details regarding compensation structure, any applicable set-asides, contract term specifications, and budgetary parameters.