Opportunity
Santa Barbara Planet bids #6194
Santa Barbara Solicits Certified Laboratory Services for Water and Wastewater Analysis
Posted
June 16, 2026
Respond By
July 08, 2026
Identifier
6194
NAICS
541380
This opportunity is for certified laboratories to provide analytical testing services for the City of Santa Barbara's water and wastewater systems. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Barbara, General Services Division, Water Resources Laboratory (WR Lab) - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive laboratory analysis for water, wastewater, biosolids, and related samples - Testing categories include: - Chemistry, microbiology, radiologicals, organic compounds, disinfection byproducts, algal toxins, PFAS, metals, toxicity, and more - Services cover both routine regulatory compliance and special project testing - Sample sources include: - Groundwater, surface water, water distribution systems, wastewater discharge, biosolids, recycled water, stormwater, and industrial waste - Laboratories must be CA-ELAP certified and demonstrate expertise consistent with leading environmental labs - Sample pickup and electronic data deliverables are required - Must comply with the City’s Living Wage Ordinance - Liquidated damages apply for delays - Products/Services Requested (see Tables A–Q): - Lump sum laboratory testing services for each analyte category (e.g., chemistry, microbiology, PFAS, biosolids) - Shorter turnaround time (rush analysis) available for an additional cost - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified, certified laboratories - Notable Requirements: - Electronic bid submission and mandatory completion of a Project Parameter excel form - Contract term is two years, with up to three one-year renewals (maximum five years)
Description
The City of Santa Barbara's Water Resources Laboratory is soliciting bids from certified contract laboratories to provide analytical laboratory services for water and wastewater. The scope includes testing groundwater, surface water, and wastewater samples from various treatment plants and systems. The laboratory must have the necessary certifications and expertise to perform environmental laboratory services. The initial contract term is two years, with the possibility of renewal up to five years, and bids must be submitted electronically with required attachments.