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Department for this solicitation: Procurement
Date Prepared: 01/06/26 Types: IFB
Advertisement Type:
Solicitation/Project#: 6100065110 Solicitation/Project Title: 35-X192220 Sample Identification (BCW)
Description: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Clean Water, requires a contractor experienced in benthic macroinvertebrate sample processing in accordance with current methodologies outlined in Water Quality Monitoring Protocols for Surface Waters, 2023. benthic macroinvertebrate taxonomic identifications, sample inventory concepts, and state of the science Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures. DEP will have approximately 175 samples per year available for processing. The sample processing must be done in a timely manner.  The awarded contractor must demonstrate the ability to handle the volume of samples to be submitted after bid opening and prior to award.

Any questions concerning the technical aspects of the specifications should be directed to Mark Brickner at 717 -783 -9719, or via e-mail at mbrickner@pa.gov.

Any questions concerning the bidding or contracting procedures should be
directed to Brian Franklin at 717 -787-2471, or via e-mail at brfranklin@pa.gov.
Department Information
Department/Agency: Department of Environmental Protection Delivery Location: Bureau Of Clean Water 400 Market St  11Th Flr Harrisburg Pa 17101
County: Dauphin Duration: 06/30/2026 with renewal options
Contact Information
First Name: Brian Last Name: Franklin
Phone Number:
(XXX-XXX-XXXX)
717-787-2471 Email: brfranklin@pa.gov
Solicitation Information
Bids must be received by the purchasing agency on the Solicitation Due Date no later than the Solicitation Due Time as set forth in the solicitation. Any conflict between the dates and/or times contained in the solicitation itself or its attachments and this advertisement shall be resolved in favor of the solicitation.

Solicitation Start Date: 01/09/26
Solicitation Due Date: 02/02/26 Solicitation Due Time: 5:00 PM
Solicitation Opening Date: 02/02/26 Solicitation Opening Time: 5:05 PM
Opening Location: Dep 400 Market Street Harrisburg Pa 17101
No. of Addendums: 1
Amended Date: 01/26/26
Related Solicitation Files


Original Files
Specifications - Sample Identification Final 01.07.26.V1.docx
Attachment_A_BidAward.pdf
Appendix C - Macroinvertebrate Enumeration Sheet.pdf
Appendix B - Minimum Standard Taxonomic Identificatoin for Aquatic Invertebrates.pdf
Worker Protection.pdf


Flyers/Addendums
Solicitation Addendum From (BOP 1305) 6100065110.pdf


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