Wastewater Testing

The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is seeking wastewater testing services for Volk Field CRTC in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin through a competitive Request for Quotation (RFQ) Q-18029. The procurement encompasses comprehensive analytical testing including influent and effluent biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), suspended solids (twice weekly annually), fecal coliform testing (weekly during specific months), effluent phosphorous total (twice weekly annually), lagoon sludge analysis (yearly), and nitrogen testing in multiple forms (quarterly to weekly). All analytical test results must be emailed to Volk Field by the 10th of each month, with the initial contract term running from execution through June 30, 2018 and potential renewals for up to four additional one-year periods. Bidders must quote fixed costs FOB Destination with Net 30 payment terms, with pricing remaining firm through June 30, 2019. Evaluation criteria include demonstrating three years of wastewater testing experience, submitting four comparable organizational references, designating a Contract Manager, and providing a Certificate of Insurance with a minimum AM Best rating of A1. The quotation deadline was September 19, 2017, at 2:00 PM CDT, with a mandatory site visit certification required.

The State of Wisconsin extends a permissive 5% price preference to certified Minority Business Enterprises and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, creating opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders must be certified for sales and use tax collection under Wisconsin Statutes and comply with federal debarment requirements. All prospective vendors must complete and submit specific forms including the Bid Cover, Vendor Information Sheet, Vendor References, Bidder Response Sheet, and Site Visit Certification for bid consideration. While the specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive testing requirements suggest a substantial annual contract. The procurement's site contact is Bobbie Georgeson at Volk Field CRTC, located at 100 Independence Drive, Building 331, Camp Douglas, WI 54618. Any price increase requests for renewal periods must be submitted 90 days prior to renewal and require mutual written agreement, supported by documentation of industry-wide increases. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.