Provision of Wastewater Sampling, Laboratory Analysis and Reporting Services

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This tender seeks services for the sampling, laboratory analysis, and reporting of wastewater quality from 15 wastewater treatment plants located at 13 sites in Conamara, Co. Galway. The contract duration is 36 months with an option for a 12-month extension.

The scope of work includes:

• Sampling:

• Collection of wastewater samples from various points within the treatment plants and from surface waters.

• Sampling frequencies vary by location and sample type, including bi-monthly, quarterly, monthly, weekly, and annually.

• Specific sample types include:

• Raw Effluent

• Final Effluent

• Aeration Basin(s)

• Surface Waters (Upstream and Downstream)

• Influent (Rapire and Bioniche at Coill Rua)

• Sampling must be conducted bi-monthly, fortnightly, or as specified per location and licence condition, including all personnel time and travel costs.

• The contractor is responsible for taking, preserving, securing, and delivering samples to the laboratory.

• Laboratory Analysis:

• Analysis of collected samples for a range of parameters as stipulated by individual site licence conditions.

• Key parameters include:

• Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5)

• Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)

• Suspended Solids

• pH

• Phosphorous (P) and Orthophosphate (PO4)

• Ammonium (NH4+) and Nitrate (NO3-)

• Fats, Oils & Greases

• Temperature

• Dissolved Oxygen %

• Ammonia as N

• Total Nitrogen

• Chloride

• Total Phosphorous (as P)

• Nitrite as N

• Chromium (total and VI)

• Iron (total and Fe)

• Nickel, Total

• Phenols

• Nitrotriacetic Acid

• Anionic Surfactants/Detergents

• Total Heavy Metals

• Analysis must comply with licence limits for each specific wastewater treatment plant.

• Reporting:

• Provision of comprehensive reports detailing the results of sampling and laboratory analysis.

• Reports must be submitted to the client in a timely manner, adhering to specified frequencies and formats.

• The contractor must maintain records of all servicing of plant and equipment, de-sludging, and disposal of sludge, and monthly readings of "hours run" meters, and submit these records to Galway County Council as required.

3. Background & buyer context

Údarás Na Gaeltachta is procuring these services to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and to monitor the performance of wastewater treatment plants within the Conamara region. The procurement aligns with the ongoing need for environmental stewardship and the effective management of public infrastructure. The services are essential for maintaining water quality standards and fulfilling the operational requirements of the wastewater treatment facilities managed by the Údarás. The tender documents indicate specific licence conditions for each of the 15 wastewater treatment plants, highlighting the regulatory framework governing this procurement.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Bidders must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered:

• Turnover requirement: Tenderers must indicate a turnover in excess of €180,000 during one of the previous three financial years.
• Insurance: The contractor must hold the following insurances for the term of the Services Contract:
• Employer’s Liability: €13 million (any one claim)
• Public Liability: €6.5 million (any one claim)
• Professional Indemnity: €2.6 million (any one claim)
• Certifications: Not specified for this tender.
• Past experience: Not specified for this tender.
• Personnel: Not specified for this tender.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender.

5. Award criteria & scoring

The contract will be awarded based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). The award criteria and their weighting are as follows:

Criterion Weight (%) Sub-criteria