RFI-284-26 - RFI - PFAS OR PFOS Evaluation of Boulder County Parks and Open Space Noxious Weed Herbicides

This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to identify the methodologies and processes required to evaluate whether herbicides used by Boulder County Parks and Open Space (BCPOS)—by product name or active ingredient—contain or may be classified as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including PFOS. BCPOS is seeking information from qualified providers (“Vendors”) capable of conducting such evaluations and reporting findings. This RFI is for information-gathering and planning purposes only. Responses will be used to better define the scope, feasibility, and appropriate methodologies for potential future testing. Information obtained may also inform whether BCPOS issues a future solicitation for these services.If you have any questions about the Boulder County procurement process, please email procurement@bouldercounty.gov.Submittal InstructionsAmericans with Disabilities Act and Equal Opportunity Notice

Commodity Codes

• Commodity Codes: NIGP 926 Environmental And Ecological Services NIGP 91846 Feasibility Studies, Consulting NIGP 92653 Industrial Hygiene Testing Services NIGP 92654 Investigation Services, Pollution NIGP 92693 Testing and Monitoring Services, Air, Gas, and Water NIGP 96222 Chemical Laboratory Services NIGP 98924 Chemical Sampling and Preparation Services NIGP 99231 Chemical Testing Services (See 962-22 For Laboratory Testing)

Events & Timeline

Requested Information

Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.

Public Notices

Name Type # Files Requirement Please acknowledge you have read the Americans with Disabilities Act and Equal Opportunity Notice linked in the Project Description Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required The cost must be exclusive of any federal or state taxes, because Boulder County is tax exempt. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Are you a current employee of Boulder County? Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Colorado Sunshine Laws: You acknowledge that responses submitted to this solicitation and any resulting contract are subject to the provisions of the Colorado Open Records Act, 24-72-201 et seq., C.R.S., as amended. Any restrictions on the use or inspection of material contained within the bid or resulting contract should be clearly stated in the bid and contract itself. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Identification of confidential/proprietary information: Separate and clearly identify any confidential or proprietary information from the rest of your submission. Bids that do not identify confidential/proprietary information may be released in their entirety. Pricing totals contained in a bid are not considered confidential. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Do you customarily keep line-item pricing information, such as the information being submitted with this proposal, confidential or closely-held? Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required You acknowledge that the Boulder County Attorney’s Office retains sole authority for determining whether the Colorado Open Records Act requires or permits Boulder County to disclose proposal or bid documents, or any information contained therein, pursuant to an open records request. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required County Changes to Solicitation Materials: You acknowledge that the County will only make any interpretation, correction or change of the solicitation documents by written Addendum. You acknowledge that interpretations, corrections or changes of the solicitation documents made in any other manner are not binding and you may not rely on them. The County’s Representative will not be responsible for oral clarification. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Please acknowledge that you have reviewed the addenda(s). Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required

Attachments

• Information_Request_-_PFAS_OR_PFOS_Evaluation.pdf
• Vendor_Information_for_Bonfire_-_Fillable.pdf