Montana City of Billings Civic Plus #1421

City of Billings Solicits Web-Based Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) with Instrument Integration

The City of Billings Public Works Department – Environmental Affairs Division is seeking proposals for a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to modernize laboratory operations for drinking water and water reclamation facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Billings, Public Works Department, Environmental Affairs Division - Products and Equipment Requested: - Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) - Must be fully web-based with integrated field application capable of offline use - Features required: sample lifecycle traceability, chain of custody management, analyst certification tracking, secure data storage with redundancy, role-based access control, real-time audit trails, instrument integration, QC/QA documentation tools, certificate of analysis storage, customizable report templates, comprehensive training materials, built-in help resources, and dedicated technical support - Laboratory instrument integration: - pH Meters (5 units) - Analytical Balances (3 units) - PerkinElmer Furnace AA (1 unit) - Metrohm Ion Chromatograph (1 unit) - Sievers TOC Analyzer (1 unit) - Seal Discrete Analyzer (1 unit) - Services Requested: - Configuration and implementation of the LIMS - Training for laboratory personnel - Ongoing technical support and system updates - Unique and Notable Requirements: - LIMS must support regulatory reporting (CMDP, netDMR) - Integration with specific laboratory instruments - Compliance with federal and Montana state security standards (NIST SP 800-53) - Annual security assurance statements required - Insurance and business licensing required - Separate pricing submission required - Contract Details: - 5-year initial term with up to five 1-year renewal options - Annual security assurance statements required

Description

The City of Billings is requesting proposals for a Laboratory Information Management System for Public Works – Environmental Affairs, Billings, Montana. The system must be web-based with offline field application capabilities, support laboratory management, scheduling, and forecasting, and provide complete sample lifecycle traceability and chain of custody management. The contract will be for a 5-year term with options to renew up to five additional 1-year terms. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM (MST) on September 4, 2026.

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