The purpose of this procurement is to establish laboratory services in collaboration with an Environmental Protection Agency-approved laboratory to analyze water quality in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, specifically for the state's public w

The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking laboratory services to analyze drinking water samples in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, targeting approximately 14,400 samples annually for contaminants including microorganisms, disinfection byproducts, inorganic chemicals, and volatile organic compounds. The contract, solicited under number 1301-26-R-IFBD-00066, will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, requiring bidders to meet mandatory technical thresholds—such as possessing at least five years of relevant experience, holding current NELAC or EPA-recognized certification, demonstrating financial stability, and maintaining adequate insurance—before price becomes the determining factor. The performance period spans five years from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, with possible one-year renewals at the discretion of the Public Procurement Review Board, and services will be performed at public water systems across Mississippi and the contractor’s accredited laboratory facility. The contractor must provide all sample collection materials, including pre-labeled vials, ice chests, ice bags, and prepaid return shipping labels, while adhering to EPA-approved analytical methods and maintaining a documented quality control program, including proficiency testing results, method detection limits, and a current laboratory quality manual. All work products, reports, and data become the property of the state, and the contractor is prohibited from subcontracting without prior written approval. Bidders must register with Mississippi’s MAGIC vendor system, certify compliance with state and federal laws, disclose any contingent fee arrangements, and agree to unrestricted access for inspections of personnel, facilities, and records by the Mississippi Department of Health. Payment is electronic and contingent on delivery of services rendered under a requirements contract with no guaranteed minimum volume, and invoices must be submitted per state directives. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the MSDH OpenGov portal by 9:00 AM CST on June 29, 2026, with late submissions rejected outright, and all contract terms, including pricing and scope, are subject to public disclosure under the Mississippi Public Records Act.