New Test Equipment and Calibration Services

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, MD (the "WSSC"), is soliciting sealed responses for New Test Equipment and Calibration Services. Responses are to be submitted via WSSC's eProcurement Portal via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/wsscwater PRIOR TO 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Late responses will not be accepted.

WSSC is seeking to procure new electrical test equipment, along with manufacturer-certified calibration services, to ensure each device meets applicable industry and safety standards. The selected vendor must supply the specified test instruments, perform all required calibrations, and provide documentation verifying calibration accuracy, traceability, and compliance with NIST or equivalent standards.

This procurement will enable WSSC to enhance system reliability, reduce operational risk, and maintain the high standard of performance expected in the delivery of safe and dependable water and wastewater services to the community.

Background

WSSC requires reliable, accurate, and properly calibrated test equipment to support critical electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety testing operations throughout its water and wastewater infrastructure. WSSC operates and maintains a wide range of electrical systems at treatment facilities, pumping stations, laboratories, and within the distribution and collection systems. The accuracy and dependability of test instruments used for monitoring, diagnostics, and compliance activities are essential to ensuring uninterrupted service, operational safety, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 101620
• Department: Production Department
• Department Head: Ben Thompson (Interim Director of Production)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-04-14T18:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• Key Personnel (35 pts)
• Firm's Experience (30 pts)
• Technical Approach (20 pts)
• Price (15 pts)

Submission Requirements

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS —

  Each Bidder must meet and provide proof of the following qualification(s) in order to be considered for the Award:

• Has your company provided electrical test equipment and calibration services to public utilities, industrial facilities, or large commercial clients for at least three (3) years? (required)
• If yes, please submit a minimum of three (3) references for prior contracts similar in scope and size, demonstrating similar work performed for at least one (1) year for each reference. (required) —

  Each submitted reference must include: (1) the duration of the contract with start and end dates, (2) the total dollar value of the contract, and, (3) a description of the services provided. The submitted list of references must demonstrate a combined minimum of three (3) years total experience.

• Appendix A: OSDI PARTICIPATION
• Does your firm meet the Optimization of Diverse Business Development Program requirements? (required)
• Provide proof of approved MBE business certifications or SLBE registrations? (required)
• Please download and complete the attached OSDI Forms (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Appendix B: CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
• Please upload your up to date Certificate of Insurance here (required)
• Appendix C: SUBMISSION FORMS
• Technical Proposal (WITHOUT COST) (required) —

  Please upload your technical proposal here

• CONSENT TO USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• CERTIFIED INSURANCE CONFIRMATION (required) —

  I certify that I will have on file within 10 days of Notice of Award, Certificates of Insurance acceptable to the Commission, meeting all requirements set forth in the Contract Document.

• CONTRACT CERTIFICATION AFFIDAVIT (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• CONSULTANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIDAVIT (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• IRAN INVESTMENT ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• STATEMENT OF BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS FORM (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• STATEMENT OF OFFEROR’S QUALIFICATIONS FORM (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• PRICING
• Please upload your pricing here (required)
• Are you registered in WSSC Water's Supplier Portal? (required)
• Please provide your Supplier Portal identification number (ID): (required)
• Please confirm that you have registered prior to bid submittal (required) —

  Please register at: www.wsscwater.com/supplier.

• Prompt Payment Discount (required)
• Solicitation Purpose? (required)
• RFP purpose? (required)
• IFB Purpose (required)
• General Terms and Conditions? (required)
• How will you be collecting pricing? (required) —

  Select electronic pricing table if providing line items for the vendor to fill out

• Bonding Requirements? (required)
• Please select all relevant insurance types: (required)
• Will you be awarding a single or multiple vendors? (required)
• Will the Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team Intergovernmental & Cooperative Purchasing Clause apply? (required) —

  Select yes to show the Mid-Atlantic Purchasing Team Intergovernmental & Cooperative Purchasing Clause in the attachments

• Identify OSDI's Participation Recommendation (required)
• MBE Bid Price Preference: (required)
• SLBE Bid Price Preference: (required)
• MBE/SLBE Goal (required)
• Select the Optimization of Diverse Business Development Program (required)