Wastewater Treatment Laboratory Services for the City of Franklin, TN Water Management Department

The City of Franklin, TN is seeking a qualified laboratory to provide comprehensive wastewater treatment laboratory services for its Water Management Department. The contract covers industrial pretreatment sampling and testing, water reclamation influent/effluent testing, biosolids testing, and river sampling across multiple parameters and frequencies. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, containers, transport, and reporting, delivering results within ten working days. The award will be to the lowest‑priced responsive bidder, with a base term of three years (effective Dec 15 2026) and two optional one‑year extensions (maximum five years). Bidders must submit an all‑inclusive price for a 12‑month period with detailed unit‑price breakdowns, meet extensive insurance and licensing requirements, and adhere to City procurement terms. • Scope: Industrial pretreatment, WRF influent/effluent, biosolids, river water testing • Frequency: Ranges from weekly to annual, covering >30 analytes (metals, organics, PFAS, nutrients, etc.) • Contract term: 3 years + up to two 1‑year extensions (max 5 years) • Submission: All‑inclusive 12‑month price + itemized pricing explanation; deadline Nov 4 2026 (extended) • Award: Lowest responsive bid; award meeting Dec 8 2026; contract effective Dec 15 2026 • Mandatory requirements: State/TN licenses, EPA compliance, insurance (≥ $1 M‑$2 M limits), drug‑free affidavit, various affidavits, no subcontracting unless disclosed • Reporting: Results within 10 working days; secure online data access for 12 months; final reports both electronic and hard copy