Laboratory Service for Drinking Water TOC Analysis

The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking a laboratory service to perform Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis for public water systems utilizing surface water as their source. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing analytical services, including TOC and Alkalinity analysis, and will be required to provide sample results to the MSDH within 30 days of receipt. The contract is expected to last for 5 years, with an estimated 360 samples to be collected annually. The vendor must have prior experience in providing similar services and must be certified to perform the required analysis. • The vendor must have a valid certification to perform the required analysis from the Environmental Protection Agency or other certifying state laboratory. • The vendor must have the necessary facilities, ability, and financial resources to provide the service specified. • The vendor must have a financial management system that provides records that can identify the source and award-supported activities and provides control and accountability of project funds, property, and other assets. • The vendor must have a professional liability insurance in an amount commensurate with the professional responsibilities and liabilities under the terms of this Solicitation. • The vendor must have a general liability insurance against bodily injury or death in an amount commensurate with the responsibilities and liabilities under the terms of this Solicitation.