Waters Technologies Consumables for PFAS and Dioxane Analysis

The City of Tucson, located in Pima County, Arizona, is seeking bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 240045, specifically targeting Waters Technologies brand consumables required for PFAS and Dioxane analysis in drinking water samples. The Water Quality Laboratory of the Tucson Water Department requires specific laboratory consumables, including polypropylene vials, screw caps, OASIS WAX cartridges, and SPE cartridges. The procurement is structured as a one-year contract with potential renewal options for four additional one-year periods. The solicitation was published on September 28, 2023, with bids due on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. local Arizona time. A mandatory pre-submittal conference is scheduled for Monday, October 9, 2023, at 10:00 am, to be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. Bidders must provide a manufacturer's price list and applicable catalog, with failure to do so resulting in automatic bid rejection. The City intends to make multiple awards to ensure adequate contract coverage and consumables availability.

The contract opportunity includes specific set-aside and compliance requirements, particularly related to HUD Section 3 Program guidelines. Contractors must meet stringent workforce development standards, with 25% of labor hours required to be performed by Section 3 Workers, and 5% specifically by Targeted Section 3 Workers. Business concerns can qualify by being at least 51% owned by low-income residents, having over 75% of labor hours performed by Section 3 Workers, or being owned by current public housing or Section 8 housing residents. Non-compliance could result in contract termination, debarment, or suspension from future HUD-assisted contracts. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the procurement is focused on laboratory consumables with unit pricing to be completed by bidders. The contract will support the Water Quality Laboratory's ongoing analytical requirements for drinking water sample testing, with an emphasis on PFAS and Dioxane analysis. Potential contractors should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability, pricing competitiveness, and compliance with federal and municipal procurement regulations.