Water Wastewater and Hazardous Waste Laboratory Services

The City of Mesa is seeking qualified environmental laboratories to provide comprehensive analytical testing services for its drinking‑water, wastewater, solid‑waste, hazardous‑waste, and air‑monitoring programs. The contract is a 4‑year requirements‑type agreement (with up to four optional 1‑year renewals) and will be administered through a multi‑agency cooperative purchasing vehicle. Respondents must hold current Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) licensure for every test parameter offered, maintain an EPA‑certified UCMR capability, and submit a robust Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plan along with proficiency test results. Pricing is to be submitted via the City‑provided Excel price sheet, covering routine, rush, weekend/holiday, and emergency analyses, with no predetermined budget ceiling disclosed. The solicitation includes strict sample‑handling timelines (e.g., coliform samples within 4 hours, general samples within 72‑96 hours) and imposes a 3 % per‑day penalty for late reporting. • Scope includes microbiology, inorganic chemistry, metals, organic chemicals, radiochemistry, aquatic toxicity bioassays, and air‑stack volatile analyses. • Mandatory ADHS licensure, EPA UCMR certification, and a documented QA/QC plan are required. • Pricing must be provided for all listed parameters and optional surge services; the City reserves the right to add or modify services during performance. • The contract will be funded for a base term of four years, with potential extensions to a total of eight years.