NHDES Watershed Management Bureau (WMB) monitors surface waters in New Hampshire through a variety of programs that largely operate out of the Jody Connor Limnology Center (JCLC). These programs generate a variety of data types (physical/chemical,...

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and the Department of Information Technology are seeking a vendor to replace an obsolete Microsoft Access login database with a modern, industry-standard Laboratory Information Management Services platform for the Jody Connor Limnology Center. The new system must document, track, and retain physical, chemical, and biological water quality data throughout the laboratory process, from sample receipt to finalization. A critical requirement is the implementation of a two-way connection and synchronization with the Oracle-based Environmental Monitoring Database to ensure automated data flow. The solution must also integrate with Zebra ZD220 TTLabel printers to automate the generation of sample labels and chain-of-custody forms. This Firm Fixed Price contract is expected to span multiple state fiscal years from 2027 through 2031, with an option for the state to extend the term up to three years. Proposals are evaluated on a 110-point scale focusing on the proposed solution, technical management, company experience, staffing qualifications, and FedRAMP/GovRAMP authorization status, following an initial pass/fail cybersecurity screening. The selected contractor must adhere to strict NIST security standards, including SP 800-171 R2 and SP 800-53 Revision 5, and comply with state regulations regarding workplace civility and prohibited foreign technologies. Final acceptance of the system will be based on measurable criteria and a formal test plan.