Opportunity
Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004311
Minneapolis Health Department seeks accredited laboratory services for environmental lead analysis
Posted
September 04, 2026
Respond By
October 05, 2026
Identifier
0000004311
NAICS
541380
This opportunity is for accredited laboratory services to support the City of Minneapolis Health Department's environmental lead analysis program. - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis Health Department - Contact: Jonathan Rossall, Health Inspections Supervisor - Scope of Services: - Laboratory analysis of environmental samples for lead concentration - Sample types include: - Over 4,000 lead dust wipe samples annually - 200 soil samples annually - 50 water samples annually - 50 consumer goods samples annually (including paint, cosmetics, food, metals) - Providers must be accredited by NLLAP and MNELAP - Analysis methods include graphite atomic absorption for water samples - Rapid turnaround required for dust wipes (5-day standard, 6-hour expedited, same-day requests) - Ability to analyze samples outside regular business hours and provide on-call services - Provision of sample collection supplies (dust wipes, sample tubes, water bottles, chain of custody forms) - Courier or shipping services included, with 24-hour drop-off for local providers - Notable Requirements: - Accreditation by NLLAP and MNELAP is mandatory - Capacity to analyze a wide range of sample types - Support for rapid and flexible turnaround times - Option for annual contract extensions up to five years - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to any qualified accredited laboratory.
Description
The City of Minneapolis intends to solicit proposals from accredited organizations to provide laboratory analysis of environmental samples. The project involves laboratory analysis services as described in the Scope of Services attachment. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's eSupplier Portal by October 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM Minneapolis time. The solicitation includes detailed instructions on proposal format, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements.