Description
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a contractor to provide benthic macroinvertebrate sample processing services. The contractor will be responsible for processing approximately 175 samples per year, including sorting, sub-sampling, and identifying macroinvertebrates to the level set forth in the updated Appendix B: Minimum Standard Taxonomic Identification for Aquatic Invertebrates. The contract will commence upon execution and terminate on June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for up to four additional consecutive annual terms.
• The contractor must have experience in benthic macroinvertebrate sample processing and taxonomic identification.
• The contractor must have a laboratory with the necessary equipment and personnel to perform the required tasks.
• The contractor must provide a comprehensive list of taxonomic keys applicable to the identification of eastern North American aquatic macroinvertebrate taxa.
• The contractor must provide proof of ownership of the necessary laboratory equipment.
• The contractor must submit a quote that includes all the necessary information, including a list of taxonomic keys and laboratory equipment.