City of Asheville - Laboratory Supplies - IBR #2103R-27 (2026)
City of AshevilleCity · Asheville, NC- Due
- Oct 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Tawnya Vess
- (828) 259-5950
The 30-second brief
The City of Asheville is seeking bids for laboratory supplies, reagents, buffers, titrants, and consumables for the City of Asheville Water Department under informal bid request IBR #2103R-27. The required items include various chemical standards, solutions, reagents, and testing equipment such as fluoride, calcium chloride, color standards, turbidity kits, phosphate standards, chlorine kits, pH buffers, transfer pipettes, sample cells, and probes. This is an annual 12-month term contract with two 1-year options to renew, featuring fixed unit pricing with estimated yearly quantities purchased on an as-needed basis. Bids are due by email by 3:00 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026, and must be submitted on the provided bid form without additional terms.
Fluoride, Calcium Chloride, Color standards, Sodium Carbonate, Turb Kit, Phosphate Std, Zinc Std, Low range Cl Std, Manganese Std, Iron Std, DPD Free Chlorine powder pillows, Phosver 3, Buffer Solution, Dissolved Oxygen Ampoules, Nitraver 6, Nitraver 3, ZincoVer 5, CDX Cl Analyzer Total Chlorine Kits, Cyclohexanone, Low Range Ozone ampoules, Aluver 3, Bleaching Reagent, Sodium Arsenite, PAN Indicator, Total Cl, ManVer 2 hardness Indicator, PH buffer 7, PH buffer 10, PH buffer 4, PH buffer 8, Sulfuric Acid, Transfer pipettes, DR300 Cl sample cells, Laser Turb sample vials, A Optium Fill solution, Bromothymol Blue Indicator solution, Vial Compartment Wiper, Pocket Thermometer, Nitrile Gloves, Ph probe, PH probe, PH Electrode Cleaner C, De-ionizer Filters
Lowest responsive, responsible bidder
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Summary
The City of Asheville is seeking bids for laboratory supplies, reagents, buffers, titrants, and consumables for the City of Asheville Water Department under informal bid request IBR #2103R-27.
The required items include various chemical standards, solutions, reagents, and testing equipment such as fluoride, calcium chloride, color standards, turbidity kits, phosphate standards, chlorine kits, pH buffers, transfer pipettes, sample cells, and probes. This is an annual 12-month term contract with two 1-year options to renew, featuring fixed unit pricing with estimated yearly quantities purchased on an as-needed basis. Bids are due by email by 3:00 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026, and must be submitted on the provided bid form without additional terms.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive, responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
43- Fluoride
- Calcium Chloride
- Color standards
- Sodium Carbonate
- Turb Kit
- Phosphate Std
- Zinc Std
- Low range Cl Std
- Manganese Std
- Iron Std
- DPD Free Chlorine powder pillows
- Phosver 3
- Buffer Solution
- Dissolved Oxygen Ampoules
- Nitraver 6
- Nitraver 3
- ZincoVer 5
- CDX Cl Analyzer Total Chlorine Kits
- Cyclohexanone
- Low Range Ozone ampoules
- Aluver 3
- Bleaching Reagent
- Sodium Arsenite
- PAN Indicator
- Total Cl
- ManVer 2 hardness Indicator
- PH buffer 7
- PH buffer 10
- PH buffer 4
- PH buffer 8
- Sulfuric Acid
- Transfer pipettes
- DR300 Cl sample cells
- Laser Turb sample vials
- A Optium Fill solution
- Bromothymol Blue Indicator solution
- Vial Compartment Wiper
- Pocket Thermometer
- Nitrile Gloves
- Ph probe
- PH probe
- PH Electrode Cleaner C
- De-ionizer Filters
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Proposal forms
- Signed addenda
- Bid response form
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Asheville, NC
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Asheville?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Tawnya Vess.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Asheville in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Tawnya Vess at (828) 259-5950. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Fluoride, Calcium Chloride, Color standards, Sodium Carbonate, Turb Kit, Phosphate Std, Zinc Std, Low range Cl Std, Manganese Std, Iron Std, DPD Free Chlorine powder pillows, Phosver 3, Buffer Solution, Dissolved Oxygen Ampoules, Nitraver 6, Nitraver 3, ZincoVer 5, CDX Cl Analyzer Total Chlorine Kit. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive, responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Asheville?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Asheville are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Asheville regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proposal forms, Signed addenda, Bid response form. Review the full document from City of Asheville for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Asheville, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.