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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking bids from federally and/or state accredited laboratories for the analysis of water samples (grab and passive), fish tissue samples, and biosolids. The scope of work includes analysis using various EPA methods for pharmaceuticals, personal care products, hormones, PFAS, PCBs, pesticides, metals, mercury, and 6ppdquinone. Sample collection is tentatively scheduled to begin in March 2026 and continue throughout 2026. Contractors must be accredited for the specified EPA methods and provide proof of certification and references. Deliverables include sample results in spreadsheet format, quality assurance results, and invoices. The contract term is from execution until December 31, 2026, with options for up to four annual renewals, terminating by December 31, 2030. Bids must be submitted electronically through the DGS e-Marketplace website. Award will be made to the responsible, responsive bidder based on the lowest grand total price. Small Diverse Business (SDB) and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goals are set at 17% for SDB and 3% for VBE. An information session for SDB and VBE requirements will be held on Friday, February 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. Technical questions should be directed to Amy Williams (****, ***@***. *. *), and bidding procedure questions to Brady Fries (****, ***@***. *. *). Payment terms are upon review and approval of final results and receipt of an itemized invoice.
The contract shall commence upon execution and terminate on December 31, 2026. Further, the parties hereto may agree to renew this contract up to four (4) additional consecutive annual terms with a final termination date of December 31, 2030. The bid notice states Sample collection is tentatively scheduled to begin in March 2026 and continue throughout 2026.
The bid notice states upon review and approval of final results example provided in attachment a sample results by the dep, payment shall be made upon receipt of itemized invoice submitted.
The bid notice states Award will be made to the responsible, responsive bidder based on the lowest grand total price in accordance with the specifications.
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