Description
The City of Salem is seeking bids for algae identification and enumeration services. The services include analyzing freshwater algae, including phytoplanktonic and periphytic forms, and conducting standard analysis on preserved samples. The contractor will be required to provide electronic data reporting in Microsoft Excel database spreadsheet format and archive slides of samples and electronic data reports on CD's in permanent storage. The estimated quantity of samples is 275, with the majority of samples being shipped between April and November. The contract is for a period of 12 months, with the option to extend for four additional one-year renewal periods.
• The contractor must have the capability to analyze freshwater algae, including phytoplanktonic and periphytic forms.
• The contractor must be able to analyze samples for heterocyst + akinetes.
• The contractor must conduct standard analysis on preserved samples, including identification to group and species level, density reported in appropriate units, and biovolume reported in μm3/mL and percent.
• The contractor must provide electronic data reporting in Microsoft Excel database spreadsheet format, including a compilation of results from all samples taken.
• The contractor must archive slides of samples and electronic data reports on CD's in permanent storage.
• The contractor must supply sample collection bottles as needed, including shipping.
• The contractor must provide a 4-12 week standard turnaround time, a 1-2 week fast turnaround, and a 24-48 hour rush turnaround.