Request for Proposals for Analytical Laboratory Services for Legionella Testing

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking proposals from analytical laboratories to provide environmental testing services, primarily for Legionella testing in environmental samples. The contract is expected to last up to 6 years, from August 8, 2026, to July 31, 2032. • The primary testing will be for Legionella in environmental samples collected during routine cooling tower inspections and public health investigations. • The contractor may also be required to conduct secondary testing for microbiological, physical, and chemical parameters from environmental samples. • A pre-proposal conference will be held on November 20, 2025, via teleconference, and all questions must be submitted in writing by November 25, 2025.