Opportunity
City of Columbus #RFQ033452
Columbus Division of Water Solicits PFAS Laboratory Testing Services
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
August 13, 2026
Identifier
RFQ033452
NAICS
541380
The City of Columbus, Division of Water, is seeking professional laboratory services for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) testing to support water quality assessment and regulatory compliance. - Government Buyer: - City of Columbus, Division of Water - Products/Services Requested: - Laboratory analysis of water, wastewater, and biosolid samples for PFAS using EPA methods 533, 537.1 rev.2, and 1633 - Estimated 80-100 samples per year, with indefinite quantity possible - Pricing requested per sample for each EPA method - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or laboratory vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendor must be Ohio EPA Certified/Accepted for PFAS analysis and listed on the Ohio EPA website - All analysis must be performed at the vendor's own laboratory; subcontracting is not permitted - Laboratory results from compliance samples must be reported directly to the Ohio EPA via the eDWR portal - The City will provide samples and cover outbound freight costs - Multiple purchase orders may be issued under a total contract value not to exceed $50,000 - Contract pricing to be held through the end of 2027
Description
This RFQ is issued by the City of Columbus, Division of Water, for PFAS testing laboratory services. The scope of work involves professional laboratory services to analyze samples for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by EPA methods 533, 537.1 rev.2, and 1633 for ongoing research and compliance purposes. The contract is an indefinite quantity blanket with an estimated total not to exceed $50,000. The vendor must be Ohio EPA Certified/Accepted and report results directly to the Ohio EPA via their electronic Drinking Water Reports portal.