ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR OIL ANALYSIS

The San Antonio Water System is soliciting bids to provide oil analysis services for mechanical equipment at their treatment and operational facilities. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option for renewal. The successful bidder will be required to provide a range of analytical testing services, including paper chromatography, spectrographic metal analysis, and wear particle analysis. The bidder will also be required to supply prepaid shipping labels and sample bottles. The San Antonio Water System encourages bidders to implement affirmative action practices in their employment programs and to participate in the Small Business Opportunities Program (SBOP). • The contract will be awarded based on the lowest responsive bid. • The bidder will be required to provide a Good Faith Effort Plan, which outlines their plan for subcontracting and supplier diversity. • The bidder will be required to electronically submit actual subcontractor payment information using the Subcontractor Payment and Utilization Reporting (S.P.U.R.) System. • The San Antonio Water System reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding process.