Total Solids and Percent Moisture Analysis for Dry-Weight Correction

The contract calls for the gravimetric determination of total solids and moisture content in tissue samples to enable accurate dry-weight correction of metal concentration measurements. This analytical work is essential for ensuring the reliability of environmental or ecological data involving metallic contaminants in biological tissues, where moisture levels can significantly skew results if not properly accounted for. The process requires precise laboratory procedures to dry samples under standardized conditions, measure mass changes, and calculate percent moisture and total solids content with high reproducibility and traceability. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, indicating it falls under other scientific and technical consulting services. It was posted on June 18, 2026, with a response deadline of July 2, 2026, and is managed by the state of Utah. While no specific address or point of contact is provided, the work is expected to be performed in alignment with Utah’s requirements for environmental analytical data. Contractors must be prepared to deliver accurate, defensible results that support downstream analyses of metal contamination, likely for regulatory, research, or monitoring purposes.