Worcester Worcester #CR-8817-J7

Worcester DPW Solicits Laboratory Supplies and Services for Water Filtration Plant

The City of Worcester Department of Public Works is seeking bids for laboratory supplies and services to support operations at its Water Filtration Plant. - Government Buyer: - City of Worcester, Department of Public Works, Purchasing Division - Contact: Jerry Kucera - Products Requested: - 18 Hour Chromogenic substrate media (2,800 units): For rapid detection of Total Coliform and E. Coli in water samples - 24 Hour Chromogenic substrate media (800 units): For standard detection of Total Coliform and E. Coli - Sterile Polystyrene Sampling Vessels (2,800 units): 120ml bottles with sodium thiosulfate for chlorine neutralization - 97 Well MPN Sample Trays (1,400 units): EtO-sterilized, compatible with IDEXX Quanitray sealer Plus - 51 Well MPN Sample Trays (600 units): EtO-sterilized, compatible with IDEXX Quanitray sealer Plus - Comparator Vessel (1 unit): For Colilert color and fluorescence comparison - Tray Comparator (1 unit): For 97 Well MPN trays, indicating positive results - Notable Requirements: - MPN trays must be compatible with IDEXX Quanitray sealer Plus - Sampling vessels must neutralize up to 10ppm chlorine and be shrink-wrapped - Chromogenic media must be supplied in individually measured blister packets for 100ml samples - All items must meet specified quality and sterility standards - No specific OEMs are named, but IDEXX is referenced for tray compatibility - Contract Duration: - One-year contract with options for two additional one-year renewals at the City's discretion - Price increases for renewal years are capped and must be specified by bidders

Description

This bid invitation is for furnishing and delivering laboratory supplies and services at the Water Filtration Plant according to the requirements and specifications of the City of Worcester Department of Public Works. The contract period is one year, from December 16, 2026, through December 15, 2027, with the City's sole discretion to renew for a second and third year. Bids must be submitted by October 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The procurement covers a wide range of commodities including air purification products, industrial safety supplies, medical equipment, and more.

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