Description
The City of Mesa is seeking qualified environmental laboratories to provide comprehensive analytical testing services for its drinking‑water, wastewater, solid‑waste, hazardous‑waste, and air‑monitoring programs. The contract is a 4‑year requirements‑type agreement (with up to four optional 1‑year renewals) and will be administered through a multi‑agency cooperative purchasing vehicle. Respondents must hold current Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) licensure for every test parameter offered, maintain an EPA‑certified UCMR capability, and submit a robust Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plan along with proficiency test results. Pricing is to be submitted via the City‑provided Excel price sheet, covering routine, rush, weekend/holiday, and emergency analyses, with no predetermined budget ceiling disclosed. The solicitation includes strict sample‑handling timelines (e.g., coliform samples within 4 hours, general samples within 72‑96 hours) and imposes a 3 % per‑day penalty for late reporting.
• Scope includes microbiology, inorganic chemistry, metals, organic chemicals, radiochemistry, aquatic toxicity bioassays, and air‑stack volatile analyses.
• Mandatory ADHS licensure, EPA UCMR certification, and a documented QA/QC plan are required.
• Pricing must be provided for all listed parameters and optional surge services; the City reserves the right to add or modify services during performance.
• The contract will be funded for a base term of four years, with potential extensions to a total of eight years.