Water Sampling & Testing Services / WPS

The City of Worcester is procuring drinking‑water sampling and laboratory testing services for its public schools under the Massachusetts Lead Contamination Control Act. The contract requires the vendor to collect first‑draw and 30‑second flush samples from approximately 6,400 fixtures across 56 school buildings, manage chain‑of‑custody documentation via the MassDEP LCCA electronic tool, and deliver analytical results (lead and copper) within tight turnaround times. The work must be performed by qualified personnel using certified labs and meet extensive insurance and background‑check requirements. The contract is structured as a one‑year term with two optional one‑year renewals and is awarded on a unit‑price per‑sample basis. • Scope: ~6,400 water samples (lead & copper) across 56 schools, primary & flush sampling, electronic reporting. • Requirements: MassDEP LCCA tool usage, certified lab capacity ≥500 samples/day, 10‑business‑day result turnaround, weekly progress reports, and compliance with insurance/background rules. • Timeline: Bids due 5 Jan 2022; sampling to be completed by 28 May 2022; final reporting by mid‑June 2022.