Wastewater Laboratory Services

Genesee County Purchasing Department is requesting bids for wastewater laboratory surveillance services covering Genesee and Orleans Counties, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., under ITB 2026-13.

The scope requires weekly wastewater testing at one sample per location to detect Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Nicotine, Alprazolam, Ketamine, Medetomidine, Xylazine, and their metabolites. The selected laboratory must provide PDF reports and CSV files detailing detection results, handle all sample shipping to and from the facility, supply return packaging, assist with site selection and onboarding, conduct regular customer service check-ins, and deliver weekly data reports to both county health departments.

The contract runs from November 15, 2026 through November 14, 2027 and may be renewed for three additional one-year periods upon mutual written agreement with price increases not to exceed 4% annually. No guaranteed minimum or maximum purchase quantities are specified. Pricing must be firm for the initial one-year period.

The County reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications or to split the award among multiple vendors. Contract award is anticipated following Legislature approval on November 10, 2026.

Bidders must submit one original and one copy of all required documents, including bid sheet, proposal form, non-collusion statement, vendor responsibility form, Iran Divestment Act certification, sexual harassment policy certification, public works contractor registry certification, labor rate form, County-Contractor Addendum Agreement, and insurance documentation. Proof of workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability insurance with minimum $1,000,000 limits, commercial automobile liability insurance, and professional/pollution liability insurance are required. Questions are due by noon on September 25, 2026. Sealed bids must be delivered in person to Genesee County Purchasing Department, County Building No. 1, 15 Main Street, Room 317A, Batavia, New York 14020; faxed or emailed submissions are not permitted.