RFI - PFAS OR PFOS Evaluation of Boulder County Parks and Open Space Noxious Weed Herbicides

Boulder County Parks and Open Space (BCPOS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather details on the methodologies and processes needed to evaluate whether the herbicides they use, categorized by product name or active ingredient, contain or may be classified as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including PFOS. This solicitation seeks input from qualified vendors capable of conducting such assessments and delivering comprehensive reports on their findings. The purpose of this RFI is purely informational and intended to assist BCPOS in better defining the scope, feasibility, and suitable testing methodologies for potential future evaluations. The information collected may also guide the county’s decision on whether to issue a formal solicitation for these services. The RFI, titled "PFAS OR PFOS Evaluation of Boulder County Parks and Open Space Noxious Weed Herbicides" and identified by solicitation number RFI-284-26, was posted on May 4, 2026, with responses due by May 15, 2026. Responses and any procurement-related questions are to be directed to Boulder County Procurement via the designated email address. The evaluation will be performed within Colorado, and the RFI serves primarily as a planning tool to inform Boulder County’s next steps regarding environmental safety and regulatory compliance concerning herbicide use on county-managed lands.