Description
This contract is a solicitation by Snohomish County for comprehensive limnology laboratory services supporting the county’s surface‑water management program. The awarded lab (vendor not disclosed) must provide accredited analytical testing for nutrients, metals, and related water‑quality parameters with low detection limits, handle sample logistics, and deliver results within a 20‑business‑day turnaround. The work includes roughly 1,400 analyses per year, requires Washington Dept. of Ecology accreditation, and mandates strict QA/QC protocols, sample holding times, and courier services on all non‑holiday weekdays. The contract runs through March 31 2024 and is priced on a per‑sample (unit‑price) basis, with additional courier‑trip fees.
• Scope: Nutrient (TP, SRP, nitrogen, etc.) and metal (iron, true color) analyses for lakes, streams, and storm‑water samples.
• Requirements: Ecology accreditation, QA/QC compliance, provision of sample containers, and on‑site courier pickups.
• Timeline: Proposal due 5 Mar 2019, award 29 May 2019, contract expires 31 Mar 2024.