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 Department of Information Technology are seeking a vendor to replace an obsolete Microsoft Access login database with a modern Laboratory Information Management Services platform for the Jody Connor Limnology Center. This new system will manage the documentation, tracking, and retention of physical, chemical, and biological water quality sample data, ensuring an automated data flow into the Oracle-based Environmental Monitoring Database. Key functional requirements include the ability to generate specific sample label stickers compatible with Zebra ZD220 TT printers and the capacity to track various container preservation requirements. The project is structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract with a production go-live goal for early 2028 and a potential term extension of up to three years. The procurement process involves a multi-stage evaluation based on a maximum of 110 points, combining technical and price proposals, and is not a low-bid award. Proposals must pass an initial cybersecurity screening and meet a minimum technical score of 50 points to be considered. Technical requirements include compliance with NIST SP 800-171, 800-53 Moderate level controls, and 800-63 guidelines, as well as WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards. The successful vendor will be responsible for end-to-end delivery, including infrastructure planning, data conversion, and comprehensive testing, with final acceptance based on functional performance, security, and the accuracy of data imports and exports.