Purchase of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Software

The City of Stockton’s Municipal Utilities Department (MUD) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for its wastewater laboratory. The solution must support sampling schedules, data capture, quality‑assurance flagging, integration with SCADA, report generation, 24/7 access, secure data storage for up to ten years, and include training for City staff. The contract term is five years, with a mandatory submission deadline of 2 PM PST on October 8 2026. Evaluation will be based on system functionality, implementation plan, qualifications, price, and possible oral presentations. The City offers a 5 % local‑business preference for qualified Stockton‑based firms. • Scope: LIMS software (on‑premises or cloud) with API integration, data repository, QA, alerting, reporting, disaster recovery, and user administration. • Technical requirements: hardware/software specs, Azure AD integration, encryption, licensing model, support SLA, and documentation. • Deliverables: software installation/configuration, training, user manuals, ongoing support/maintenance. • Timeline: Questions due Sep 24 2026; proposal submission Oct 8 2026; short‑list interviews week of Oct 26 2026; award notification tentative Nov 9 2026. • Evaluation criteria: functionality, implementation approach, vendor qualifications/experience, price, interview performance. • Local preference: 5 % bid preference for Stockton‑based businesses.