Whatcom County RFP #26-66 Water Quality Laboratory Services Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District is seeking a laboratory to analyze water quality samples for fecal bacteria and other analytes as requested, as further described in the solicitation documents. Additional information, including how to obtain the full solicitation at no charge, is noted on the County website https://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/Bids.aspx, or call Purchasing at (360) 778-5330. The deadline for responses is 2:30 PM, Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Whatcom County affirms it will not discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation (including gender identity), age, marital status, or disability, in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting. Whatcom County encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women owned consultant firms to respond. As required by law, the E-Verify System may be required on contracts that have Federal funding. The initial contract term will be funded by the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District. Future years of the contract may be funded in whole or in part by federal financial assistance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and this solicitation is being conducted in accordance with 2 CFR 200.317 through 200.327 to allow that use. If federal funds are used, the selected laboratory must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements regarding civil rights; debarment and suspension; affirmative steps to assure use of small, minority, veteran-owned, and women-owned businesses when possible if subcontracting (2 CFR 200.321 and 40 CFR Part 33); Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act standards; anti-lobbying provisions; the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; and E-Verify. The contract will be amended to include the required federal provisions. IPL0380897 Oct 14 2026