About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts requires environmental analytical laboratory services to support regulatory compliance, process control, industrial source control, environmental monitoring, and research activities. Qualified onshore commercial laboratories may submit unit pricing for any combination of listed analytical test methods. The initial contract term covers calendar year 2027, with options for four additional one-year extensions. Proposals must be submitted electronically through QuestCDN no later than 11:00 a.m. PST on November 30, 2026. Prospective proposers may attend an optional virtual pre-proposal conference on November 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. PST, and submit questions online through November 18, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. PST. Submissions must include a transmittal letter, Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal (Form C), and Forms A through G. The agency evaluates unit pricing submitted in Table 1 alongside proposer qualifications to determine the overall best value and may award contracts to one or more laboratories.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts
- Solicitation No.
- 04255
Scope of work
- Analysis of groundwater, industrial waste, surface water, wastewater, and other environmental samples
- Performance of analytical test methods across required parameters including EPA and Standard Methods
- Sample receipt acknowledgments detailing sample identification and condition
- Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) protocols and non-conformance reanalysis
- Level 2 data package analytical reports including case narratives and QC results
- Compatible Electronic Data Deliverables (EDDs) for the Districts' LIMS
- Repeat analysis and revised EDDs during data verification at no additional cost
- Turnaround time capacity of 15 workdays for most methods
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience, education, and credentials | 10 |
| Reasonableness of cost | 5 |
Minimum qualifications
- Applicable SWRCB ELAP, NELAP, and/or AZDHS accreditation for proposed analytical services
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience providing commercial laboratory services for facilities of similar size and complexity
- Designated project manager with at least one (1) year of experience managing public and/or government contracts
- Capability to provide electronic data deliverables compatible with Districts' Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Maintenance of QA/QC standards as set by ELAP
- Personnel and instrumentation to accommodate a 15-workday turnaround time for most methods
Documents to include with your response
- Transmittal letter / Cover Letter
- Technical Proposal
- Cost Proposal / Form C: Cost Proposal Form
- Form A: Organizational Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
- Form B: Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form
- Form D: Non-Collusion Declaration
- Form E: Contractor's Certificate Regarding Workers' Compensation
- Form F: List of Proposed Subcontractors
- Form G: Reference List (minimum of 3 client references)
- Copies of laboratory accreditations/certifications and Quality Assurance Manual
Key dates
- Release of RFP
- Friday, October 30, 2026
- Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM
- Deadline to Submit Questions
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM
- Proposal Due Date
- Monday, November 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM
- Evaluation
- Monday, December 28, 2026
- Board Meeting to Approve Contract
- Wednesday, January 13, 2027
- Award of Contract
- Monday, February 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via QuestCDN
- Instructions
- Upload via QuestCDN (QuestCDN No. 10393552) before 11:00 a.m. PST on November 30, 2026; cost proposal must be on a separate electronic file; only one proposal allowed.
Contract details
- Term
- Calendar year 2027, with the potential for four additional one-year extensions through calendar year 2031
- Place of performance
- Districts' primary laboratories are at San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant in Whittier, CA and A.K. Warren Water Resource Facility in Carson, CA, along with satellite water reclamation plant laboratories and contractor facilities.
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial Laboratory must obtain and maintain primary insurance policies protecting from claims arising from performance of services; policies must require no less than 30 days prior written notice of cancellation or reduction.