Description
The City of Columbus, Division of Water, is seeking bids for professional laboratory services to analyze samples for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by EPA methods 533, 537.1 rev.2, and 1633. The quantity estimate is for 80 to 100 samples, spread out over the year, with an indefinite quantity of follow-up samples possible. The selected vendor must be Ohio EPA Certified/Accepted and listed on the Ohio EPA website for PFAS analysis. The vendor will be responsible for analyzing samples at one of their laboratories and reporting results directly to the Ohio EPA via their electronic Drinking Water Reports (eDWR) portal.
• The City of Columbus will be responsible for sampling and outbound freight costs.
• The sample matrix may include surface water, groundwater, treated drinking water, wastewater, and biosolids.
• Multiple purchase orders may be issued, with the combined total not to exceed $50,000.00.
• The selected vendor must register with the Ohio Secretary of State prior to the City executing a contract.