Amherst COVID Wastewater Testing Contract Ending July 2026

The Town of Amherst continues its contract with Biobot for twice-weekly wastewater testing to monitor COVID levels, with the agreement set to end in July 2026. The Health Department is exploring use of UMass wastewater data to inform the public about disease trends after the contract expires.

Document date · April 15, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Contract ending in July 2026

Renewal date

2026-07-31

Renewal

Existing contract scheduled to end in July 2026; potential transition to using UMass wastewater surveillance data instead of renewing.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Town of Amherst Board of Health Minutes 2026-04-15

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by City of Amherst?

BIOBOT was awarded this professional services contract by City of Amherst, as recorded on April 15, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Town of Amherst Board of Health Minutes 2026-04-15 (Minutes), dated April 15, 2026 from City of Amherst. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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