27045 Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Testing

The City of Gloucester, through its Purchasing Department, is soliciting proposals for Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Testing services under RFP #27045 to fulfill biological and toxic control monitoring requirements as stipulated by the NPDES Permit, in compliance with MGL Chapter 30B. The contract requires a qualified contractor to perform receiving water monitoring, ensuring regulatory adherence through scientifically valid and consistent toxicity testing protocols. All proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct, with the solicitation becoming available on August 10, 2026, and responses due by August 31, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., at which time all submissions will be opened electronically. The performance location is designated as Dale Ave, Gloucester, Massachusetts, with all work tied to the city’s wastewater discharge obligations. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Michelle Lovett, Purchaser, and the procurement is conducted under the authority of the Massachusetts state agency COG00. There is no set-aside provision specified, and the solicitation is open to all qualified contractors who meet the technical and compliance standards necessary to deliver accurate, defensible toxicology data for environmental protection and permit compliance.