Specialty Indoor Air Quality Laboratory Analysis Services

The County of Orange is seeking bids for specialty indoor air quality laboratory analysis services. The successful bidder will provide analysis of substances that employees may be exposed to on an as-needed basis. The contractor must have a laboratory in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and have a valid and current American Industrial Hygiene Association accreditation. The contractor must also have at least 10 years of experience in both analysis of bioaerosols and mold, and analysis and interpretation of other inorganic aerosols encountered in indoor dust and indoor air quality analyses. Some key responsibilities of the contractor include furnishing all labor, tools, materials, staff, supervision, and equipment necessary to provide specialty indoor air quality laboratory services, and providing consultation as needed. The contractor must also have the capability to perform and complete the services in all respects in accordance with all laws, statutes, ordinances, policies, and scope of work. • Analysis of air and surface dust samples • Utilization of Scanning Electron Microscopy Dispersive X-Ray • Provision of results via email to the County Executive Office/Risk Management Office • Maintenance of personnel that possess one of the following analytical expertise/experience: licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist, field Indoor Air Quality experience, or member of the American Society Pathology • Ability to interpret results and consult with County regarding potential sources of contaminants found in the collected samples