Worcester Worcester #CR-8701-J6

Worcester DPW Solicits State-Certified Laboratory for Sewer Sampling and Analysis Services

The City of Worcester Department of Public Works is seeking a Massachusetts state-certified laboratory to provide comprehensive sampling and laboratory analysis services for sewer operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Worcester Department of Public Works, Purchasing Division - Buyer contact: Jerry Kucera - Scope of Services: - Sampling and laboratory analysis of surface water, stormwater, combined sewer effluent, and soil samples - Compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and Massachusetts Clean Waters Act - Monitoring for parameters including flow, total suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, pH, chlorine residual, fecal coliform, phosphorus, nitrogen compounds, rainfall, metals, volatile and semivolatile organics, and whole effluent toxicity - Microbiological analysis with rapid E. Coli reporting (within 48 hours) - Delivery of sample containers, preservatives, and courier services included - Laboratory must be Massachusetts state-certified with relevant environmental certifications - Reporting of results within three weeks of sample collection - Period of Performance: - One-year contract with options for two additional one-year renewals at the City's discretion - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all necessary sample containers, preservatives, and courier fees - Laboratory must meet all state certification requirements and use approved analytical methods - Timely and accurate reporting is critical, especially for E. Coli results

Description

This solicitation is for providing sampling services for Sewer Operations as per the requirements and specifications of the City of Worcester Department of Public Works. The contract period is one year, from July 15, 2026 through July 14, 2027, with the City's sole discretion to renew for a second and third year. The bid includes terms and conditions for submission, including bid opening date and contact information for the buyer. The services are related to sewer sampling and environmental compliance.

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