Request for Informal Bids for Lead and Copper Analysis for Lead Awareness Program

The City of Asheville’s Water Resources Division is seeking a single vendor to provide laboratory analysis of lead and copper in drinking‑water sample kits for its three‑year Lead Awareness Program. The contract includes supplying up to 10,000 non‑compliance sample kits, 280 compliance kits, shipping the kits to and from the laboratory, performing certified analyses, and delivering results to the NC Department of Environmental Quality. Vendors must hold North Carolina Safe Drinking Water (NCSLPH) certification, provide proficiency test results, maintain required insurance, and comply with E‑Verify and vendor‑registry requirements. • Up to 10,000 non‑compliance water‑sample kits (250 mL/500 mL) plus analysis. • 280 compliance kits (1 L) with analysis and reporting to NCDEQ. • Shipping of kits to/from Asheville at a minimum of four shipments per month. • Required certifications: NCSLPH lead & copper testing, proficiency testing, insurance, E‑Verify, vendor registration. • Contract length: 36 months, with firm pricing required for the entire term; payment Net 30.