Laboratory Services for Emerging Contaminants

The State of Hawaii Department of Health’s Safe Drinking Water Branch is seeking a qualified laboratory to perform PFAS (per‑ and poly‑fluoroalkyl substances) testing on drinking‑water samples collected from private wells. The contract is a fixed‑price/allowance award covering 50 PFAS sample analyses, 15 field reagent blanks, and an optional allowance for additional analyses, with strict reporting timelines and compliance requirements. The work period runs from January 12 2027 through October 17 2028, with sample collection ending mid‑2028 and final reports due shortly thereafter. The contractor must be a Hawaii‑certified laboratory, able to apply EPA Method 533, maintain quality‑control standards, and meet all state and federal regulatory obligations. • Perform PFAS analysis on 50 water samples and 15 blanks using EPA Method 533. • Deliver PDF report for each sample within 7 calendar days of test completion; notify the State within 48 hours of any positive detection above the MRL. • Provide all sampling kits, maintain certification, and comply with tax, labor, safety, and data‑privacy statutes throughout the contract.