Wastewater Testing and Chemical Analysis

Missouri Department of Corrections is requesting bids for wastewater testing and chemical analysis services at Ozark Correctional Center in Fordland, Missouri, under IFB OZARK 0000000002SL-OCC, with sealed bids due September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through MissouriBUYS.

All vendors must be registered in MissouriBUYS with "Approved" status in WebProcure/Proactis and "Spend Authorized" status in MOVERS to be considered for award. Vendors must demonstrate prior wastewater testing and chemical analysis experience within the past two years and comply with Missouri Secretary of State registration requirements.

The scope covers eighteen analytical methods including Bio-Chemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, Nitrate, Ammonia, Oil & Grease, E. Coli, and heavy metals analysis (Aluminum, Iron, Phosphorus, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Mercury, Selenium, and Silver). The contractor must provide pre-preserved and pre-labeled sample bottles, accept samples via contractor-provided shipping coolers, and submit final analysis reports within ten calendar days of sample receipt. Services are provided Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays, on a schedule mutually agreeable to both parties. The contractor must comply with applicable EPA holding times and quality control requirements for each analytical method.

The contract runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027, with the Department holding options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Pricing shall be submitted on a firm, fixed per-sample basis for each of the eighteen analytical methods covering the original contract period and both renewal periods, with all costs including materials, labor, facilities, equipment, and supplies. The contractor must furnish evidence of adequate liability insurance and maintain compliance with federal and state work authorization laws, including E-Verify enrollment. A current contract for these services exists under contract number AOC23708389. The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids and may make payments through Electronic Funds Transfer or state purchasing card without additional fees.