Bacteriological Water Testing and Analysis Services

The State of California’s Department of Water Resources is seeking a qualified laboratory to perform bacteriological water‑testing and analysis services for raw and treated drinking‑water samples collected by DWR staff. All work must be performed at the contractor’s laboratory located within a 65‑mile radius of the San Luis Field Division site. The contract spans three years, with possible option years, and requires strict adherence to standard testing methods, rapid turnaround, and comprehensive reporting to the State Water Resources Control Board. • Monthly analysis of 10‑12 total‑coliform/fecal‑coliform presence‑/absence samples and four raw‑water coliform/E. coli samples. • Additional testing up to 25 routine samples per year plus 10 emergency analyses with 48‑hour turnaround. • Requirements include current ELAP or NELAP laboratory accreditation, a valid California business license, and compliance with DVBE (≥ 3 %) or small‑business participation preferences. • Contractor must provide chain‑of‑custody documentation, sample disposal, and electronic reporting; insurance and GenAI disclosure are also mandatory.