MPCA Watershed Pollutant Load Monitoring Network/I

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking a qualified contractor to support water quality monitoring efforts across northwest and north central Minnesota, focusing on 56 streams or rivers and one lake. The contract involves participation in two established surface water monitoring programs: the Watershed Pollutant Load Monitoring Network (WPLMN) and Intensive Watershed Monitoring (IWM). The WPLMN, a collaborative effort involving state and federal agencies, universities, and local partners, has been collecting data since 2007 to evaluate pollutant loads, water quality trends, and the effectiveness of restoration initiatives. The IWM program emphasizes collecting chemical and bacteriological data to assess the condition of lakes and streams, identifying those requiring restoration or protection measures. The contractor will contribute to ongoing data collection, analysis, and reporting to support water quality assessments, watershed modeling, and pollution source identification. The solicitation, identified by the number 2000015342, was posted on February 22, 2024, with a response deadline of March 19, 2024. The contract is managed under NAICS code 541620 and is organized by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, with primary contact being Christina Sundgaard. The procurement process includes provisions for responders to list any exceptions to the state's terms and conditions, and the documentation emphasizes compliance with specific technical and staffing requirements. Additional addenda have been issued to clarify bid procedures, update response deadlines, and revise contractual details, ensuring transparency and alignment with project goals. The overall scope underscores the agency’s commitment to maintaining robust water quality data collection and analysis to inform environmental management and policy decisions in Minnesota.