35-X192220 Sample Identification (BCW)

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 bedirected to Brian Franklin at 717 -787-2471, or via e-mail at brfranklin@pa.gov.