Laboratory Monitoring Services

Cecil County, Maryland is soliciting proposals for Laboratory Monitoring Services to support its operation of advanced wastewater treatment facilities throughout the county. The county seeks qualified laboratories to provide comprehensive analytical and consultancy services, including the evaluation of reclaimed water, wastewater, dewatered biosolids, and industrial discharges for a range of analytical constituents. The objective is to identify one or more reliable laboratories capable of meeting all specified performance criteria within the solicitation. The request for proposals (RFP 27-004) was posted on March 26, 2026, and interested parties must submit their responses by May 7, 2026. The Department of Public Works in Cecil County, headquartered in Elkton, Maryland, is managing this solicitation with points of contact including the Collections System Manager and Procurement Manager. This contract will require adherence to comprehensive equal employment opportunity standards as outlined in the solicitation’s mandatory language, ensuring nondiscrimination and compliance with relevant state and federal laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contractors must demonstrate good faith efforts toward county employment goals and cooperate with compliance reviews. The agreement terms include strict controls on project scope and change orders, stipulating that no additional work or materials will be compensated without written authorization from the county. Emergency verbal orders are allowed but must be confirmed in writing within 24 hours. Payment will be made according to the agreed terms upon completion of contracted services, subject to legal approval by the county attorney, indicating a formal and structured contractual relationship designed to ensure accountability, performance reliability, and regulatory compliance throughout the course of the laboratory services engagement.