Opportunity

Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #NC26-78

Utah Solicitation for Laboratory Analysis of Trace Metals in Great Salt Lake Tissue Samples

Posted

June 18, 2026

Respond By

July 02, 2026

Identifier

NC26-78

NAICS

541380

This opportunity is for laboratory analysis services supporting the State of Utah's environmental monitoring of the Great Salt Lake: - Government Buyer: - State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in partnership with the Department of Environmental Quality - Products/Services Requested: - Laboratory analysis of trace metals in tissue samples from hypersaline waters - No specific OEMs or laboratory vendors are named in the solicitation - Technical and Experience Requirements: - Vendors must be NELAC certified (or equivalent) laboratories - Minimum of five years' experience analyzing tissue samples from hypersaline environments - Strict confidentiality and documentation protocols required - Compliance with state and federal environmental regulations - Contract Details: - Five-year contract term - Pricing must be guaranteed for the first 12 months - Award will be made to a single responsive and responsible vendor based on technical and cost criteria - Notable Requirements: - Detailed technical proposals and cost breakdowns required - Vendor must provide evidence of relevant certifications and experience

Description

This RFP issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing and conducted by the Department of Environmental Quality seeks a contract for laboratory analysis of trace metals in tissue samples collected from the hypersaline waters of Great Salt Lake. The contract length is 5 years, with pricing guaranteed for the first 12 months. The procurement anticipates a single contract award to the highest scoring responsive and responsible vendor. Vendors must be NELAC certified or equivalent and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. The solicitation includes detailed technical, cost, and vendor information requirements.

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