FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF LABORATORY SERVICES FOR THE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER AND SOIL

Solicitation B-26-426 is an invitation for bids issued by the Middlesex County Office of Purchasing for the furnishing and delivery of laboratory services for the chemical analysis of water and soil. The contract supports the Middlesex County Department of Public Safety and Health, Division of Environmental Health, and requires the analysis of volatile organics, pesticides, PCBs, heavy metals, and other substances using the latest EPA-approved analytical methods. The awarded contractor must provide all necessary containers, preservatives, and chain of custody sheets, with sample pickups coordinated from the Environmental Health Division Office in Piscataway, New Jersey. This is an open-ended, purchase-as-needed contract where the award is based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids must be submitted electronically via the county's procurement portal by September 9, 2026, at 10:00 am, accompanied by a bid security of ten percent of the total bid price, capped at 20,000 dollars. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act, HIPAA, and New Jersey affirmative action provisions, as well as the submission of non-collusion affidavits and debarment certifications. Payment is processed in accordance with NJSA 40A:11-19.1, with a standard payment date of sixty calendar days from the receipt of a properly executed invoice. The contract also incorporates a Qualified Business Enterprise Set-Aside Program and requires a one-year guarantee on all items after acceptance.