Lab Proficiency Tests

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking competitive bids from qualified vendors to provide proficiency testing and standards for environmental testing in microbiology, inorganic, organic, and radiochemistry. The contract period will be for five years from the date of award. Vendors must have five years of experience and demonstrate their selected devices/equipment/solution for the using agencies before final contract approval. The selected vendor will pay for all shipping, handling, and insurance, and all items will be delivered F.O.B. inside the Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories. • The proficiency testing and standards should be available for drinking water, water pollution/wastewater, and soil. • Radiochemistry proficiency testing should also be available for vegetation and air filters. • The proficiency testing studies should be available at least twice a year. • Customized radiochemistry standards should be available upon KHEL request as needed. • The vendor shall provide a data submission system that will send proficiency reports to EPA. • The vendor will provide a price per item, and the price of each item shall remain fixed during the contract period.