Ohio Department of Health Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection (BEHRP)-SFY26-27-Radiological Health and Safety-Ottawa Co. - Environmental Monitoring

The Ohio Department of Health is seeking professional environmental radiological monitoring services around the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Ottawa County, Ohio, for a period starting July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with options to renew for up to two additional biennia contingent on funding and performance. The contract aims to ensure laboratory proficiency and verify that the power plant does not emit radioactive materials into the environment. Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least four years of experience in environmental sampling, familiarity with stationary low volume continuous air samplers, and expertise in collecting various environmental samples such as air particulate, iodine, water, vegetation, sediment, and split samples, following specified methods and frequencies outlined in detailed attachments. The scope involves collecting, labeling, and shipping samples to the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory within strict timeframes—samples must be shipped by overnight courier no later than noon on the second business day after collection. The contract is structured around fixed-price per sample collection, with an estimated total budget not to exceed approximately $33,228 for the initial period, and includes quarterly invoicing based on detailed sample reporting. Evaluation of proposals will be based on a trade-off process emphasizing technical merit—particularly the contractor’s experience, staffing, and work plan—accounting for up to 500 points, with the remaining points allocated to cost (200 points) and MBE participation (50 points), for a total of 750 points. The award will be made to the most advantageous proposal considering both technical quality and price, not solely the lowest bid. The procurement process requires submission of separate technical and cost proposals via Ohio Buys by October 16, 2025, with no specified page limits, and emphasizes strict adherence to sample handling, labeling, and shipping procedures detailed in the contract attachments. The contract is governed by Ohio state procurement regulations, with no explicit federal FAR clauses incorporated, and renewal options are contingent upon funding and performance evaluations. Administrative and payment details specify that invoices are to be submitted quarterly, with samples shipped to the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory at Reynoldsburg, Ohio, ensuring compliance with all procedural and quality standards for environmental monitoring.