Water Testing Laboratory Services

The contract seeks the provision of water testing laboratory services to support the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) in fulfilling its responsibilities under the Safe Drinking Water Act. As the designated primacy agency, MSDH must ensure that water quality analyses are conducted to enable public water systems in the state to comply with federal and state drinking water regulations. These analyses can be carried out either by the state-operated laboratory or by partnering with EPA-approved external laboratories through contractual agreements. The solicitation, titled "Water Testing Laboratory Services," was posted on May 27, 2026, with a response deadline of June 29, 2026. The contracting agency is part of the Water Supply division within the Mississippi state government, headquartered in Jackson, MS. Key contacts include William Moody, Director of the Bureau of Public Water Supply, and Patricia Youngblood, a Procurement Analyst, who can be reached for inquiries related to the solicitation. The contract emphasizes compliance and quality assurance to ensure the safety and reliability of drinking water across Mississippi.