Description
The City of Columbus, Division of Water is seeking a laboratory to perform Legionella spp. testing on water samples using CDC‑approved spread‑plate culture methods. The contract will be structured as a blanket purchase order with a $50,000 ceiling, and pricing for each sample must remain fixed through the end of 2027. Bidders must be listed on the CDC ELITE program member list and will be responsible for providing analysis results; the City will handle sample collection and outbound freight.
• Required service: Legionella testing (culture) for source and treated drinking water.
• Quantity: Approx. 9 samples per quarter (36 per year) with potential additional follow‑up samples, capped at $50,000 total.
• Pricing: Submit cost per sample (Line Item 3) with a validity date through 12/31/2027; line items 1 and 2 are $1.00 procedural entries.
• Vendor eligibility: Must be CDC ELITE‑program approved laboratory.