Water Quality Laboratory Equipment Calibration

Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) has issued Request for Quotes (RFQ) 2024-48 for comprehensive water quality laboratory equipment calibration services across three WES facilities in Clackamas County, Oregon. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide calibration, certification, and documentation for various laboratory instruments including thermometers, balances, weights, pipettes, pH meters, and other scientific measurement tools. Calibration services must meet ORELAP Accreditation and NELAC requirements, with vendors required to produce A2LA and NIST accredited reports. The quote is due on June 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM PST, with the resulting contract effective for five years. Evaluation criteria will focus on vendor experience, service offerings, pricing rates, references, and calibration turnaround times. Key deliverables include detailed service documentation, onsite and offsite calibration options, technical support, and comprehensive certification reports for each piece of laboratory equipment. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability, provide pricing with potential discounts, and be prepared to support WES's ongoing laboratory quality assurance needs.

The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract appears to be open to professional calibration service providers with appropriate accreditations and technical capabilities. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation indicates a comprehensive multi-year service requirement that suggests potential for significant ongoing work. Although a specific contract value is not disclosed, the five-year duration and scope of laboratory equipment suggest a potentially substantial contract value. The procurement includes standard insurance requirements typical of professional services contracts, and vendors will need to demonstrate compliance with technical standards and provide comprehensive documentation. Interested vendors should carefully review the full RFQ documentation, particularly the specific equipment list, calibration requirements, and submission guidelines to ensure a competitive and compliant response.