Water Testing Laboratory Services

The City of Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking a private laboratory to provide analytical water testing services for specified community public water systems. The agency needs to ensure the safety and compliance of its drinking water through rigorous scientific analysis. The selected laboratory will solve this monitoring need by testing for specific groups of analytes using EPA-approved drinking water methods. The scope of work covers the analysis of microorganisms, including total coliforms and E. coli, as well as disinfection byproducts such as bromate and chlorite. The agency also requires testing for inorganic chemicals, which include heavy metals, sodium, cyanide, nitrate, nitrite, lead, and copper. Additionally, the laboratory must analyze water samples for volatile organic chemicals. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations located within the United States. The agency requires the performance of the analytical work to be conducted onsite. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this procurement no later than June 4, 2026. The agency is currently looking for proposals to establish the budget for these services. Bidders may submit their responses digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the laboratory's ability to perform the specified EPA-approved testing methods.