WQAL - Legionella Testing

The City of Columbus, Division of Water, is seeking bids for professional laboratory services to analyze water samples for Legionella spp. using the spread plate culture method, including an additional presumptive or definitive confirmation/identification process to confirm the presence of Legionella. The quantity estimate is for nine (9) samples per quarter, with an indefinite quantity of follow-up samples that may be required based on the initial test results. The City of Columbus will be responsible for sampling, as well as outbound freight costs. The sample matrix will include source water as well as treated drinking water. Multiple purchase orders may be issued, with the combined total not to exceed $50,000.00. The bidding laboratory must be approved by the Centers for Disease Control through the Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation (ELITE) Program and listed on the ELITE Program Member List. • The bidder must provide a cost per sample to analyze for Legionella spp. by spread plate method, with an additional presumptive or definitive confirmation/identification process to confirm the presence of Legionella. • The bidder must be approved by the Centers for Disease Control through the ELITE Program and listed on the ELITE Program Member List. • The bidder must follow the provided instructions and submit their bids through the system.