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[REQUEST FOR QUOTE] Water Quality Laboratory Analytical Services
1. SUMMARY
The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership, Estuario, leads since 2008 a water quality monitoring project within the San Juan Bay Estuary watershed. Estuario is looking for a laboratory that can provide services to analyze the following water quality parameters: Enterococcus (QT – MPN
SM 9230), Nitrate + Nitrite (EPA 353.2), Liquid Oil and Grease (EPA 1664 A), and Liquid Total Phosphorus (SM 4500-P A, B, E).
2. ABOUT ESTUARIO
The Corporation for the Conservation of the San Juan Bay Estuary is a 501c3 non-profit organization that operates the San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership, or Estuario. The Estuario became part of the National Estuary Program (NEP) in 1994 and is the only non-continental location within the NEP under Section 320 of the Clean Water Act. The Estuario’s mission is to restore and conserve the waters and associated ecosystems of the San Juan Bay Estuary and its watershed as a sustainable axis of social and economic development. The work is guided by Estuario’s Master Restoration plan for the San Juan Bay Estuary, officially known as the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP).
3. DESCRITPION
The San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership (Estuario) leads since 2008 a water quality monitoring project within the San Juan Bay Estuary watershed. The project consists in the monthly collection of water samples by certified volunteers in 26 stations for the analysis of fecal enterococcus, nitrate + nitrite, oil & greases, and total phosphorus.
The data allows us to measure the progress and effectiveness of our restoration and conservation efforts. Thus, Estuario is requesting the services for the monthly analysis of the following water quality parameters in the 26 samples plus one duplicate for QA/QC:
Enterococcus (QT – MPN SM 9230)
Nitrate + Nitrite (EPA 353.2)
Liquid Oil and Grease (EPA 1664 A)
Liquid Total Phosphorus (SM 4500-P A,B,E)
4. SELECTION PROCESS
An evaluation committee composed of members of Estuario will evaluate each quote received to the criteria described below. The Service Provider will be selected based on responses to this Request for Quote (RFQ), Estuario provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Minority, women-owned business enterprises, and other certified minorities and small business are encouraged to apply.
5. EVALUATION CRITERIA
The following criteria will be considered during the evaluation process:
- Analytical services provided
- Laboratory Certifications and Quality Assurance/Quality Control
- Capacity and turnaround time
- Cost
6. TIME EXTENSION
Estuario, in its sole discretion, may change and/or extend the deadlines. Such changes and deadlines will be communicated to all applicants who sent an interest notification.
7. RESERVATIONS
This RFQ does not commit Estuario to award a contract, to defray any costs incurred in the preparation of the Quote pursuant to this RFQ, or to procure or contract for work, and request additional information and/or clarifications.
8. PUBLIC RECORDS
All quotes submitted in response to this RFQ become the property of Estuario and public records and, as such, may be subject to public review.
9. RIGHT TO CANCEL
Estuario, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to cancel this RFQ for any or no reason, in part or in its entirety, including but not limited to the selection schedule, submittal date, and submittal requirements. If Estuario cancels or revises the RFQ, all potential consultants will be notified in
writing by Estuario.
10. PUBLIC INFORMATION
Information related to the recruitment process, such as selection announcements, contract awards, and all data provided by Estuario shall be protected from public disclosure. Consultant desiring to release information to the public must receive prior written approval from Estuario.
Estuario, at its sole discretion, shall determine the release and disclosure of information related to this RFQ, and any final work products as a result of this.
How to apply:
11. HOW TO APPLY
Submit the quote via email to [email protected] on or before Sunday, October 25, 2026. Please include “Water Quality Laboratory Analytical Services” in the subject line. The quote should include one (1) monthly quote for the services provided and one (1) annual quote.
Sources of funding:
Grant C-72-250-03, CE992069230, 4T-96213322-3
The Corporation for the Conservation of the San Juan Bay Estuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that operates the San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership. The Corporation for the Conservation of the SJBE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics. MBE/WBE and other certified minorities and small businesses are encouraged to apply.
The Corporation for the Conservation of the San Juan Bay Estuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that operates the San Juan Bay Estuary Partnership. The Corporation for the Conservation of the SJBE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics. MBE/WBE and other certified minorities and small businesses are encouraged to apply.
