Specialty Lab Services

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is seeking qualified vendors to provide specialty laboratory services through Request for Proposal (RFP) NAT24002-SPEC_LAB. The procurement seeks analytical support for environmental testing at State Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act sites, including comprehensive analyses of groundwater, surface water, air, soil/sediment, and fish tissue samples for known and suspected contamination. Vendor laboratories must be located within 125 miles of New Castle, Delaware, and possess extensive analytical capabilities, including at least 20 GC/MS systems, five dual GC ECD systems, AA and ICP instrumentation, and other specified equipment. Required analyses encompass volatiles, semi-volatiles, pesticides/PCBs, metals, PFAS compounds, dioxins/furans, and various other environmental parameters across multiple matrices. Key deliverables include detailed pricing for specified analyses, quality assurance/quality control documentation, sample pickup services, and field sampling capabilities. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year extensions, with proposals due on December 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM local time. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on November 7, 2024, with questions due by October 30, 2024, and responses posted by November 12, 2024. The estimated award notification is scheduled for February 3, 2024.

The RFP allows for multiple contract awards and does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. All potential subcontractors must receive prior approval from DNREC before being engaged. Vendors are required to maintain various professional certifications and be prepared to pass unannounced audits. The contract will be performed on an "as and when" requested basis, with DNREC's Environmental Laboratory Services (ELS) retaining right of first refusal on all work. Pricing must remain fixed and binding through December 1, 2025, and vendors must provide comprehensive insurance, appropriate licensing, and professional references. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract's scope suggests a substantial investment in environmental testing services. Vendors must demonstrate extensive experience with similar environmental testing projects and comply with all state procurement regulations. The contract funding will be sourced from the State of Delaware's budget, with DNREC reserving the right to deny any vendor exceptions to the RFP requirements.