Bid No. 267022 Drinking Water Quality Laboratory Services

The City of Salem is seeking bids for drinking water quality laboratory services. The successful bidder will be required to provide laboratory analysis of drinking water samples, including testing for various parameters such as bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants. The contract will be for a period of 12 months, with the option to renew. The City is looking for a laboratory that is accredited by the State of Oregon Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ORELAP) and the U.S. EPA National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). The bidder must provide current laboratory accreditation(s) with their proposal, and the laboratory must maintain ORELAP accreditation and conduct required proficiency testing during each year of the contract. The bidder must also provide the results of analysis in electronic format and in accordance with the reporting formats and requirements of the OHA Drinking Water Program. Some key points to consider: • The contract will be for a period of 12 months, with the option to renew. • The City is looking for a laboratory that is accredited by the State of Oregon Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ORELAP) and the U.S. EPA National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). • The bidder must provide current laboratory accreditation(s) with their proposal. • The laboratory must maintain ORELAP accreditation and conduct required proficiency testing during each year of the contract. • The bidder must provide the results of analysis in electronic format and in accordance with the reporting formats and requirements of the OHA Drinking Water Program. • The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive irregularities when in the best interest of the City.