Contracted Laboratory for Toxicity Services

Dorchester County is seeking a qualified laboratory to provide Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing services for its wastewater treatment facilities. The selected laboratory will be responsible for conducting acute and chronic toxicity testing, sample collection and handling, data analysis and reporting, and maintaining a quality assurance/quality control program. The contract will be for a term of one year with up to four additional one-year renewal options. • The laboratory must be certified by SCDES to be eligible for final selection. • The laboratory will provide testing, data analysis, and reporting for effluent samples collected from County-operated wastewater facilities. • The laboratory will maintain sample integrity from collection through analysis. • The laboratory will submit final reports via email to the County's designated contact within the required reporting timeframe. • The laboratory will provide access to a certified toxicologist or qualified laboratory personnel during regular business hours to discuss methodologies, results, and corrective actions if required.