Water Chemistry Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that the town of Hopkinton is seeking proposals for services of a qualified organization to perform testing of town water and other contingent testing wet chemistry on call and under the direction of the water sewer manager.

The response deadline for this IFB is May 12, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time. The anticipated contract start date is May 13, 2026.

The bid notice states that the HHS system agency will make contract payments in accordance with chapter **** of the Texas Government Code, known as the Texas Prompt Payment Act. Payment will be made in accordance with the pricing provided on Exhibit C Pricing Sheet, which is considered all-inclusive. The HHS agency must acknowledge satisfactory performance and receipt of products before approving an invoice for payment.

The bid notice states that HHSC shall not be obligated to select the bidder with the lowest price but shall make an award to the bidder who provides the best value to the state of Texas. All responses will be evaluated according to the following criteria: bidder meeting or exceeding the requirements and specifications in accordance with this IFB, bidders ability to meet performance delivery requirements, and price.

To be considered for award, bidders must submit a comprehensive response which includes all required information and documentation as outlined in this IFB to ensure the bidder meets all requirements, possesses the required experience and qualifications, and has the capacity to provide the goods and/or services described in this IFB. Bidders may be rejected as a result of unsatisfactory past performance under any contracts as reflected in vendor performance reports, reference checks, or other sources.

The bid notice mentions that the contractor's noncompliance or failure to timely correct a deficiency may result in delayed payment or nonpayment as determined by the HHS agency. It also states that any vendor or contractor that violates a provision of Title 1 TAC, Part 15, Chapter 391, Subchapter D may be barred from receiving future contracts or have an existing contract canceled.

The bid notice states that questions or clarifications submission deadline is May 05, 2026. Responses to questions or clarifications will be posted as an addendum on May 06, 2026.

The historical spend for the same or similar goods or services was between $25,**** to $50,**** for the period FY 2025. The estimated historical spend is provided only as a guideline for preparing the pricing response and should not be construed as representing anticipated or actual quantities that will be required.

The bid due date is May 12, 2026, at 1:30 PM EDT. The project duration is 1 year contract with an option for 3 one-year renewals, with the start delivery date upon issued PO.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, it mentions that payment bond is 0. 00 and the successful bidder shall submit certified payrolls to the city for all labor performed on the project 2 weeks after start date then weekly thereafter.

The bid notice states that the type of award is lump sum.

To be awarded a contract, the city requires all of the following documents to be submitted with each bid: project paperwork, line items, bid guaranty (bid bond or certified check/cashier's check on a solvent bank), and a signed contract by the vendor.

The bid notice mentions liquidated damages, but the specific amount or criteria are not detailed.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for a site visit.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid.

The bid notice mentions an estimated bid value, but the specific monetary amount is not provided.

The period of performance includes a base award date of 04/30/2027 and four subsequent one-year option periods. Specific delivery deadlines for services will be arranged with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

The government will award a contract to the responsible quoter whose quote represents best value to the government, considering the evaluation factors of experience, past performance, technical acceptability, and price. The government will use a comparative evaluation process to assess quotes. Technical acceptability is a pass/fail factor. Experience, past performance, and price are of equal importance in the government's best value tradeoff decision.

Offerors must be Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). They must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience performing water sampling and testing services of similar scope, size, and complexity. The laboratory must have environmental microbiology accreditation by a nationally recognized accrediting body and certification from the CDC Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation (ELITE) program. Field service technicians must be trained and qualified.

Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States federal district court. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage, or alienation of federal records is subject to fines and penalties imposed by 18 **** a firm's status as a small business concern can result in fines, imprisonment, or both, and administrative remedies including suspension and debarment.

Protests must be served on the contracting officer within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.