SPSS NE Region Coliform testing in the Chicago/ NE Region

The State of Illinois is seeking a vendor to provide coliform testing services for public water supplies in the Northeast Region of the state. The contract requires the selected vendor to be certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health to perform the required analyses. The estimated workload is 300 samples per year at $15 per sample, for a total of $4,500 per year over an initial 2.5-year term from July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. Approximately 10% of the samples may be non-routine, and the vendor must report analysis results electronically and provide hard copies upon request within 10 business days of the testing cycle. The vendor is prohibited from subcontracting and cannot send samples to another laboratory without prior written approval. The contract pricing is firm at $15 per test, with a maximum total payment of $22,500 over the initial term, and there are no renewal options specified.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State may terminate the contract for cause, convenience, or lack of appropriation, and the vendor must maintain appropriate insurance coverage and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Vendors must submit a completed Vendor Disclosure form and Standard Illinois Certifications, and their books and records are subject to audit by various state agencies. The contract may be partially or fully funded with federal funds, and vendors must comply with prevailing wage requirements.