Water Testing - SCI Dallas

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections is soliciting bids for water testing services at SCI Dallas with electronic bids due August 12, 2026. All items must be delivered FOB Destination, and the awarded supplier bears all shipping costs.

The scope encompasses comprehensive drinking water and wastewater testing. Drinking water work includes 36 Total Coliform tests on distribution water, 4 TTHM tests, 4 HAA5 tests, 1 Nitrate/Nitrite test, 1 SOCS test, 1 PFAS entry point test, 1 PFAS blank test, and 1 VOC test. Wastewater effluent and influent testing includes 52 each of Lead/Copper/Zinc, CBOD, TSS, Fecal Coliform, E. Coli (4 tests), Ammonia/Nitrogen (104 tests), Nitrate/Nitrite (104 tests), Total Phosphorus (104 tests), and Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (104 tests). SCI Dallas will submit samples weekly; the contractor is responsible for pickup at the Powerhouse, conducting tests, inputting results into the DEP website, and providing copies to specified Commonwealth contacts. Unit pricing must be all-inclusive of labor, materials, equipment, tools, insurance, and delivery.

The contract term runs September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Quantities listed are estimated only and may increase or decrease based on actual Department requirements. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award by item or total bid basis and may request contractor references for similar work performed in the previous two years prior to award.

Bidding is electronic only through the PA Supplier Portal; paper bids are not accepted. All vendors must register on the PA Supplier Portal to obtain a vendor number and submit responses. Contractors must comply with all Department of Corrections rules and regulations while on state property. Invoices must be submitted within 10 business days of completed service as PDFs to 69180@pa.gov in compliance with Pennsylvania Office of the Budget requirements. Vendors must monitor eMarketplace for change notices, which become incorporated into the solicitation.