Testing of Environmental Chemistry Samples - UPDATED

The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking a multi-year contract for environmental chemistry sample testing services in Davidson County, covering comprehensive laboratory analysis of water, solids, and biota samples. The solicitation, identified as ITB 34301-13764, requires a contractor to perform testing for contaminants using EPA-approved methodologies, with capabilities to handle samples not performed in-house and provide backup during instrument failures. Specific testing requirements include 93 line items spanning basic water quality parameters to specialized analyses such as volatile organic compounds, polychlorinated biphenyls, pesticides, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Respondents must maintain current ISO 17025 (2017) and TNI/NELAC 2016 certifications, provide Level 4 data packages, and complete all testing within twenty business days of sample receipt. Key dates include a bid opening on October 30, 2025, with questions due by December 5, 2025, and final responses required by December 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders must submit complete contact information, comply with the Iran Divestment Act, provide Department of Revenue registration, and certify non-debarment status.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or small enterprises. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The contract is structured as a multi-year agreement with an initial thirty-six-month term, renewable for up to two additional twelve-month periods, with a potential maximum contract duration of sixty months. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation requires unit pricing for each test line item in U.S. dollars. Respondents must register with the Tennessee Department of Revenue, maintain a current supplier profile, and comply with non-discrimination requirements under federal and state law. The contract mandates that the selected vendor provide sampling supplies, maintain specific temperature controls during transportation, and submit detailed monthly invoices. No minimum purchase quantities are guaranteed, and the State of Tennessee retains the right to award the contract to the lowest-cost responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.