Wastewater Sample Lab Testing Services

Forsyth County Department of Water and Sewer is seeking wastewater sample lab testing services through a competitive procurement process, with the contract solicitation (Quote 26-19-3320) posted on August 13, 2025, and proposals due by September 11, 2025. The procurement is for comprehensive laboratory testing services focused on analyzing wastewater samples, with an initial one-year contract term and options for two additional one-year renewals. Prospective vendors must demonstrate technical capability to perform sophisticated water quality testing, including detailed chemical, biological, and environmental analyses of wastewater samples. The services will require precise laboratory methodologies, adherence to environmental regulatory standards, and comprehensive reporting of testing results. Evaluation criteria are expected to include technical expertise, laboratory certifications, testing accuracy, response time, and cost-effectiveness. Vendors must submit complete proposal packages including detailed technical capabilities, laboratory credentials, sample testing protocols, pricing structures, and evidence of compliance with relevant environmental testing regulations.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the procurement appears to be open to qualified laboratory testing providers with appropriate environmental testing certifications. The contract appears structured as a standard professional services agreement, likely allowing both small and large laboratory testing firms to compete. No incumbent vendor information is currently visible in the provided documents. The potential contract value is not precisely specified, but wastewater testing contracts for county water and sewer departments typically range from $50,000 to $250,000 annually, depending on sample volume and complexity of testing required. Interested vendors will need to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in environmental water quality testing, including proficiency in analyzing multiple water quality parameters, maintaining chain of custody procedures, and providing timely, accurate scientific reporting. Successful contractors must have current environmental laboratory certifications and proven experience in municipal wastewater testing services.