The vendor is required to provide that laboratory analytical services to test biological (fish) tissues and aquatic sediment samples for contaminants.
- Agency in evaluating the continuation of existing, or creation of new fish consumption advisories for the citizens of state.
- The various program areas of agency to determine the extent of contamination in biota (primarily fish) and aquatic sediment from a variety of sources including, but not limited to, point or non-point discharges from waste fills, spill sites, storage facilities, wastewater treatment plants, non-point sources, etc.
- Agency activities in the areas of compliance, enforcement, promotion of safe environmental practices, and protection of the environment and public health.
- The successful contractor will be responsible for the following services:
• Providing proper sample containers, shipping containers, dry ice and other coolants/preservatives for the samples to idem sampling personnel.
• Assumption of the costs associated with sample transportation and shipping.
• Provision of overnight or one-day courier delivery to contractor’s facility to facilitate sample shipping. • Performing requested analyses for selected parameters on submitted samples in a timely manner using prescribed methods.
• Preparing analytical reports for samples analyzed.
• Providing the necessary quality assurance/quality control (qa/qc) measures and documentation
• Providing raw data results and qc information in a prescribed electronic format that will allow rapid and accurate uploading into the agency assessment information management system (aims).
• Being available for explanation of reports and expert testimony in enforcement actions when requested.
• Additional services as agreed to by the contractor and the agency program area.
- Contract Period/Term: 2 years
- Pre-Proposal Conference Date: January 28, 2025
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: January 29, 2025