Water Quality Sample Collection

The Idaho Water Resource Board is seeking a contractor to provide water quality sample collection and laboratory analyses as part of the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA) Managed Recharge Program. The primary objective is to collect water samples from multiple locations, including three domestic wells, one dedicated monitoring well, and one surface water location. The contractor must have a minimum of two years of experience in water quality sampling, utilize chain of custody forms, and be capable of working with regulatory agencies and private landowners. Required services include mobilizing sampling equipment, collecting samples according to Board-provided Standard Operating Procedures, coordinating with certified laboratories, and delivering analytical results within 24 hours of receipt. The Request for Quote (RFQ) Number 58 has a response deadline of September 1, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with an anticipated contract start date of September 28, 2023. The contract term is initially one year with four optional one-year renewals, and the sampling frequency will be flexible and dependent on water recharge availability. Evaluation will be based on the lowest total fully burdened cost, with bidders required to provide comprehensive pricing for mobilization, sampling, shipping, and administrative expenses.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned for respondents to this contract opportunity. The solicitation does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or small businesses. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and the RFQ does not detail existing infrastructure requirements for integration. While precise budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the pricing structure requires vendors to provide a comprehensive, fully burdened cost for water quality sampling services. The contract will reimburse shipping costs to the Idaho Bureau of Labs upon invoice submission, and vendors must demonstrate the capability to meet the September 28, 2023 contract start date. Failure to indicate ability to meet this start date may result in disqualification. The Idaho Water Resource Board will select a contractor based on their technical capability, experience in water quality sampling, and total cost proposal, with the flexibility to adjust sampling needs based on recharge water availability.