Bids are sought for water sampling, water testing, and training services related to lead contamination in school drinking water. Bidders must be certified by the NYS Department of Health ELAP program. The bid is structured by region, and bidders can respond to one or more regions. The submission deadline is July 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Awards will be made to the two lowest responsible bidders per region. Contract term is July 16, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with renewal options.
Bid response date is Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 1:00 p. m. Responses due Thursday, july 9, 2026, at 1:00 p. m.
Payments will be made approximately thirty 30 days after completion of services rendered and receipt of an invoice. Payments will be made approximately thirty 30 days after completion of services rendered and receipt of an invoice.
The two lowest responsible bids per region will be selected, considering cost, ability to offer training, experience, references, and submittal of required documents. citi will select the two 2 lowest responsible bids per region, taking into consideration the following criteria as to a bidders responsibility.
Successful bidders must be or utilize the services of a lab certified to perform testing through the New York State Department of Health Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP). Successful bidders must be or utilize the services of a lab certified to perform the testing through the New York State Department of Health Environmental Laboratory Approval Program elap program.
Contractor fees will be reduced by 25% if the standard turnaround time is exceeded. Contractor fees will be reduced by 25 if standard turnaround time is exceeded.
The awarded contractors must supply all materials and supplies for sample collection, handling, preservation, and shipping, including chain of custody forms, sampling bottles, and labels. The awarded contractors must agree to supply, at no additional charge, all materials and supplies appropriate for the collection, handling, preservation and shipping of samples.
Evidence of collusion among bidders, failure to satisfy submittal requirements, illegible or vague bids, or other causes deemed appropriate by CITI may lead to disqualification. evidence of collusion among bidders. Failure to satisfy the submittal requirements of the bid. Illegible or vague bids.
