Stormwater Analytical Services

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has issued a Request for Qualifications and Quotation (RFQQ 2025 0812) for Stormwater Analytical Services, seeking qualified laboratories to support its Stormwater and Watersheds Program. The procurement targets comprehensive analytical services for statewide sampling, including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater monitoring, water quality assessment, research, and project support. Laboratories must be accredited by the Washington State Department of Ecology Laboratory Accreditation Program and National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP), with required capabilities spanning general chemistry, microbial testing, metals analysis, inorganics, and organic compound testing. The evaluation process will assess bids on non-cost factors (55 points), cost factors (30 points), and additional state procurement priorities. Key dates include a pre-bid conference on August 26, 2025, a question submission deadline of September 2, 2025, and bid submissions due by September 29, 2025, with an anticipated contract award on November 13, 2025.

The solicitation encourages participation from diverse businesses, establishing voluntary numerical goals of 10% Minority-Owned Businesses, 6% Women-Owned Businesses, 5% Veteran-Owned Businesses, and 5% Washington Small Businesses. Bidders can receive additional points for being a Washington Small Business (5 points), Certified Veteran-Owned Business (5 points), and demonstrating compliance with Executive Order 18-03 (5 points). Monthly reporting will be required through Access Equity, Washington's secure online business diversity vendor management system. The contract will have a five-year term with an estimated total contract value of $156,000, and funding is contingent on availability. Laboratories must provide detailed pricing for various sample types, with specific turnaround times ranging from 15 business days to expedited 48-hour services, and include provisions for field quality control samples, sample transportation, and specialized equipment needs.