Opportunity
City of Columbus #RFQ033362
Columbus Division of Water Solicits CDC-Approved Legionella Testing Services
Posted
July 31, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
RFQ033362
NAICS
541380
The City of Columbus, Division of Water, is seeking professional laboratory services for Legionella testing of water samples. - Government Buyer: - City of Columbus, Division of Water - Products/Services Requested: - Laboratory analysis of water samples for Legionella species using the spread plate culture method - Additional presumptive or definitive confirmation/identification processes for Legionella - Estimated nine samples per quarter, with an indefinite quantity of follow-up samples as needed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Laboratory must be approved by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) through the Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation (ELITE) Program - Laboratory must be listed on the CDC ELITE Program Member List - The City will handle sampling and outbound freight costs - Multiple purchase orders may be issued, with a combined total not to exceed $50,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the solicitation.
Description
The City of Columbus, Division of Water is soliciting bids for professional laboratory services to analyze water samples for Legionella spp. using the spread plate culture method with additional confirmation processes. The scope includes biological laboratory services for Legionella testing with an estimated quantity of samples per quarter and indefinite follow-up samples as needed. The bidding laboratory must be approved by the CDC ELITE Program. Multiple purchase orders may be issued with a combined total not to exceed $50,000.