Ohio Department of Health Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection (BEHRP)-SFY26-27-Radiological Health and Safety-Ottawa Co. - Environmental Monitoring

The Ohio Department of Health's Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection (BEHRP) is seeking professional services for environmental monitoring around the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Ottawa County. The solicitation focuses on radiological health and safety monitoring, with specific objectives to maintain ODH Lab proficiency and confirm the power plant is not releasing radioactivity into the environment. Qualified bidders must have four years of experience with stationary low-volume continuous air samplers and expertise in sample collection techniques for air particulates, air iodine, water, vegetation, sediment, and split samples. The project requires collecting samples from 14 strategically located indicator and control sites within a 50-mile radius of the nuclear power station, with sampling frequencies ranging from weekly to annually for different environmental media types. Evaluation criteria include a 750-point scoring system, with 500 points allocated to the technical proposal, 200 points for the cost proposal, and 50 points for Minority Business Enterprise participation. The solicitation was posted on September 22, 2025, with inquiry end date of October 7, 2025, and proposal due date of October 16, 2025. The contract period runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with potential renewal options through June 30, 2029.

The procurement includes a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) set-aside component, potentially allowing for preferential consideration of disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract has a projected estimated budget not exceeding $33,228, with contractors required to demonstrate expertise through a comprehensive staffing plan and work plan. Proposers must submit detailed documentation showing four years of environmental sampling experience, with evaluation focusing on the contractor's organizational profile (35 points), staffing plan (15 points), and work plan (50 points). Sample collection and submission are critical, with strict requirements for proper labeling, preservation, and overnight shipping to the ODH Laboratory in Reynoldsburg. The contract is contingent on Ohio General Assembly appropriations and satisfactory performance, with samples not meeting defined timelines potentially being considered invalid and ineligible for reimbursement. Contractors must be prepared to collect and process multiple sample types, including filter paper, carbon cartridge, water, fish, produce, milk, and sediment, following precise scientific protocols for radiological analysis.