Surface and Groundwater Sampling for PFAS

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is soliciting proposals under RFP 2027000015 for surface and groundwater sampling for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), with proposals due December 7, 2026. The jurisdictions listed are Arapahoe County and Denver City, Colorado.

The contractor identifies sampling locations, collects surface and groundwater samples under established protocols, maintains chain of custody, coordinates with site personnel, performs laboratory analysis under quality assurance and quality control measures, and delivers analytical results with documentation. Vendors must hold a Colorado Vendor Self-Service Customer Number, a Federal Employer Identification Number, and a Unique Entity Identifier, and submit a signed original Vendor Information and Confirmation of Offer form with the response. Electronic submission follows Exhibit A instructions.

The contract template is a personal services agreement with an initial term and one-year extension options, capped at five years from the effective date unless the Chief Procurement Officer approves otherwise. Pricing may be fixed-price or cost-reimbursement, invoiced monthly or quarterly. Funds may derive from federal or state sources, and the state's payment obligation is contingent on appropriation. The template requires handling of personally identifiable information, protected health information, payment card information, and criminal justice information, with security standards aligned to IRS Publication 1075, HIPAA, and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services policies. Required insurance includes general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and crime coverage of $1 million each, and protected information liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, with the State named as additional insured.