Various Lab Testing

The City of Meriden, Connecticut, Water Department is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for various laboratory testing services, including technical assistance, data evaluation, and related support services as required. This procurement was posted on May 20, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of June 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. A vendor question and answer period is available from May 20, 2026 at 11:15 AM EDT through June 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT, allowing interested parties to seek clarification on solicitation requirements. All bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov EPortal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Susan Martel, City of Meriden, 142 East Main Street, Room 210, Meriden, Connecticut 06450, via telephone at 203-630-4115, fax at 203-630-3852, or email at smartel@meridenct.gov. The solicitation does not specify detailed line items or evaluation criteria in the posted documentation. Delivery terms are established as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified.

The solicitation contains no specific set-aside designations or restrictions based on organizational type, and all vendors are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the posted documentation. The estimated total contract value was not provided at the time of posting, limiting visibility into potential award ranges for prospective bidders. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate their laboratory testing capabilities, technical expertise in water quality analysis, and experience providing data evaluation and related technical assistance services. Standard municipal requirements such as insurance and bonding compliance are anticipated for contract award. Prospective bidders are encouraged to submit questions during the designated Q&A period to clarify scope expectations and service requirements before finalizing their proposals.