FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF LABORATORY SERVICES FOR BACTERIAL ANALYSIS OF WATER, SOIL, FOOD, AND LIMITED CHEMICALS

The Middlesex County Department of Public Safety and Health, Office of Environmental & Solid Waste is seeking bids for the furnishing and delivery of laboratory services for bacterial analysis of water, soil, food, and limited chemicals. The successful bidder will be required to provide written reports on bacteria-related test results within 48 hours of the test, and confirmed positive Coliform bacteria test results for potable water and recreation bathing water shall be reported by telephone as soon as the test result is confirmed. The contract period will be for 12 consecutive months, and the method of award will be based on the lowest total lump sum amount submitted on the bid sheet. • The bidder shall have a current and approved laboratory license from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. • The bidder shall maintain a license certification while the contract is in effect. • The bidder shall comply with all requirements of the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). • The bidder shall provide prices for additional tests on the "Optional Pricing" bid sheet in the event that these tests are needed.