Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-426DOC-LAWRE-B-54042
Water Testing Services Solicitation for Lawrence Correctional Center, Illinois
Posted
September 10, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
27-426DOC-LAWRE-B-54042
NAICS
541380
The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive water testing services at the Lawrence Correctional Center. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC), Lawrence Correctional Center - Services Requested: - Weekly water sampling, laboratory analysis, and reporting for Total Coliform Rule (TCR)/Microbial compliance - Bi-annual laboratory analysis for lead and copper (20 samples twice per year) - Annual Stage 2 Disinfection By-Product Rule (DBPR) sample analysis - Additional water collection, analysis, and reporting services as needed - Requirements: - Vendor must provide a Certified Water System Operator (Class B or higher) as Responsible Operator in Charge - Strict compliance with Illinois Environmental Protection Act (IEPA) regulations - No subcontracting permitted - Rapid response to operational or emergency issues (within 24 hours) - Maintenance of records for at least five years - Coordination with regulatory agencies and issuance of boil orders when required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract Details: - Two-year contract term - Small purchase procurement - Not set aside for small businesses
Description
The solicitation is for water testing services at the Lawrence Correctional Center, requiring compliance with Illinois Environmental Protection Act (IEPA) rules. The vendor must provide certified water system operators to perform sampling, testing, and reporting of the water supply on a weekly and bi-annual basis. The contract includes maintaining records, issuing boil orders if necessary, and responding promptly to information requests. The contract term is for two years with weekly water testing and reporting services.