WA ELAP accredited laboratory to analyze river samples for E. coli bacteria

Description: The Washington Ecology, Department of seeks a WA ELAP-accredited laboratory to analyze approximately 702 river and wastewater samples for E. coli during a one-year environmental study, with an optional second year. Required services include sample receipt, approved-method analysis, quality assurance and quality control, and monthly electronic and CSV reporting within 30 days after each sampling month. The contract is capped at $50,000, and the laboratory must be located within a one-hour drive of Union Gap or Goldendale, Washington, while holding the required accreditation and licensing.