Water and Wastewater Testing Products

Barnstable County Purchasing Department is issuing Invitation for Bid #8125 to procure water and wastewater testing products for the Barnstable County Laboratory and the Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center (MASSTC), which provide water quality analysis services to municipal water districts and private well owners on Cape Cod. The specific deliverables include IDEXX laboratory testing products and equipment, encompassing Colilert testing kits, Enterolert tests, Pseudalert tests, Quanti-Tray disposables, UV viewing cabinets, sealers, and related supplies as detailed in the bid attachment. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with the County retaining two optional one-year renewal periods at its sole discretion. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire Online Bidding Platform by Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with public bid opening occurring immediately thereafter via Microsoft Teams. All pricing must be firm and fixed, inclusive of all costs for the contract duration with no additional surcharges, fuel adjustments, or escalation charges permitted unless specifically authorized. Bidders must provide a Certificate of Non-Collusion and Tax Compliance, submit three client references for similar projects, acknowledge all bid addenda, and maintain general liability insurance with minimum limits of one million dollars per occurrence and three million dollars aggregate, along with additional coverage types including automobile liability, umbrella liability, workers' compensation, and pollution legal liability as applicable.

The County actively solicits bids from minority and women-owned business enterprises (MBE/WBE) as part of its commitment to inclusive procurement under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B. The County is tax-exempt from federal excise and Massachusetts sales taxes, which bidders must factor into their pricing proposals. Contract award will be made to the most responsive, responsible vendor offering the lowest price within 30 days of bid opening, with an option to extend the award timeline by mutual agreement to 45 additional days. The Barnstable County Purchasing Department reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to award the contract to one or multiple vendors based on their evaluation criteria. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents, requiring interested vendors to review the detailed specifications in Attachment A to develop competitive pricing proposals.