State of Indiana - Water Testing Services at Raccoon State Recreation Area - RFQ 88680 (2026)
- Due
- Oct 26, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 4 years
- Primary contact
- Jen Reeves
- (317) 232-4088
The 30-second brief
The State of Indiana is requesting quotes for water testing services at Raccoon State Recreation Area (Cecil M Harden Lake Beach). The scope of work includes weekly E-Coli testing of beach water from mid-May to Labor Day (up to 20 samples per year), quarterly coliform well water testing (4 samples), and annual nitrite-nitrate well water testing (1 sample) over a 4-year contract term. Vendor must supply all sample bottles and send test results to Raccoon State Recreation Area, Indiana State Department of Health, and Parke County Health Department within the same week as test completion. Completed bids must be emailed or faxed to Jen Reeves by October 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDST. All quoted prices must be valid for 30 calendar days after the response due date. Questions must be submitted no less than 7 days before bidding ends.
Weekly E-Coli testing of beach water, Quarterly (4) coliform well water testing, One (1) Annual nitrite-nitrate well water testing, Reporting Fee
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Summary
The State of Indiana is requesting quotes for water testing services at Raccoon State Recreation Area (Cecil M Harden Lake Beach).
The scope of work includes weekly E-Coli testing of beach water from mid-May to Labor Day (up to 20 samples per year), quarterly coliform well water testing (4 samples), and annual nitrite-nitrate well water testing (1 sample) over a 4-year contract term. Vendor must supply all sample bottles and send test results to Raccoon State Recreation Area, Indiana State Department of Health, and Parke County Health Department within the same week as test completion. Completed bids must be emailed or faxed to Jen Reeves by October 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDST. All quoted prices must be valid for 30 calendar days after the response due date. Questions must be submitted no less than 7 days before bidding ends.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Weekly E-Coli testing of beach water
- Quarterly (4) coliform well water testing
- One (1) Annual nitrite-nitrate well water testing
- Reporting Fee
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Event Detail RFQ forms
- Claiming Purchasing Preferences form
- Non-Collusion Certification and Signature page
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Raccoon State Recreation Area, IN
- Reported agency
- State of Indiana
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Evansville State Hospital?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 26, 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 Jen Reeves.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Evansville State Hospital in IN, 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 RFQ 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 Jen Reeves at (317) 232-4088. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Weekly E-Coli testing of beach water, Quarterly (4) coliform well water testing, One (1) Annual nitrite-nitrate well water testing, Reporting Fee. 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: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Evansville State Hospital?
All active and historical solicitations from Evansville State Hospital are tracked and searchable. As a public hospital agency, Evansville State Hospital 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 4 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Event Detail RFQ forms, Claiming Purchasing Preferences form, Non-Collusion Certification and Signature page. Review the full document from Evansville State Hospital for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Raccoon State Recreation Area, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.