Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0116 Addendum 1

City of Omaha Solicits Laboratory Testing Services for Environmental Samples

The City of Omaha, via Douglas County Purchasing, is seeking bids for comprehensive laboratory testing services for environmental samples. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha, Douglas County Purchasing - Scope of Work: - Laboratory analysis of wastewater, stormwater, surface water, biosolids, soil, and compost samples - Over 70 distinct chemical and biological tests required, including: - Metals (e.g., cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, arsenic, mercury, zinc, etc.) - Organic compounds (pesticide/PCB screen, volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds, chlorinated herbicides, phenolic compounds) - Nutrients and parameters (nitrate/nitrite nitrogen, total Kjeldahl nitrogen, ammonia, phosphorus, sulfate, chloride, pH, hardness) - Biological indicators (E. coli, total coliform) - Other tests (sample digestion, filtration, cyanide, petroleum hydrocarbons, biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, paint filter test, TCLP metals/VOCs/semi-volatiles) - Estimated quantities for each test are specified (e.g., E. coli: 442 samples, Nitrate/Nitrite Nitrogen: 730 samples) - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must bid on all line items ('All or None' bid) - Strict compliance with the City’s Small & Emerging Small Business (SEB) program; preference for certified SEB vendors - Submission of bid bond, insurance certificates, and responsible contractor compliance forms - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or laboratory brands are named; open to all qualified laboratory service providers - Opportunity is suitable for commercial environmental testing laboratories with broad analytical capabilities

Description

The City of Omaha is soliciting bids from qualified companies for laboratory testing services of wastewater, stormwater, surface water, biosolids, soil, and compost samples. The scope includes various chemical and biological analyses as detailed in the bid documents. Bidders must provide a bid bond or acceptable substitute and comply with insurance and responsible contractor requirements. The solicitation includes a Small & Emerging Small Business program participation requirement and detailed testing quantities and parameters.

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