Stormwater testing services

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is conducting a competitive solicitation (RFQQ 2024 0911) to procure stormwater testing services for statewide sampling and monitoring under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. The contract will cover service locations across multiple jurisdictions, including Fort Lewis CDP, King County, North Fort Lewis CDP, Lewis County, Mason County, Thurston County, Pierce County, Kingston CDP, and Lewisville CDP. The primary laboratory must be accredited, meet rigorous performance requirements, and adhere to strict reporting and data quality standards. Key deliverables include conducting analytical testing, providing sample containers and equipment cleaning, meeting holding times, and managing any subcontracted laboratories. The evaluation will consider technical qualifications, logistics, and pricing, with potential preferences for small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and contractors that do not require mandatory individual arbitration clauses. Bids are due on October 28, 2024, and the apparent successful bidder will be announced no sooner than November 27, 2024.

The solicitation indicates a contract value of $150,000 or less, with WSDOT anticipating annual purchases of approximately $40,000. There are no set-aside requirements, but the solicitation provides 10-point preferences for Washington Small Businesses and Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses. The procurement documentation does not mention any incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements. WSDOT is the sole procuring agency, and the contract term is through June 30, 2025, with optional one-year renewals up to June 30, 2030.