RFP AWARD RECOMMENDATION
CITY OF RIVERSIDE
Finance Department
RFP NO.
2542
RFP TITLE
LABORATORY TESTING AND ANALYTICAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION
Public Utilities
DATE RFP OPENED
03/06/2026
PROPOSALS RECEIVED (5) INVITATIONS ISSUED (Online)
RFP PRICE GOOD THROUGH: JULY 4, 2026
PROPOSERS CITY, STATE EVALUATION RANKING
Babcock Laboratories, Inc. Riverside, CA 1
Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater West, LLC Pomona, CA 2 Weck Analytical Environmental Services Inc. City of Industry, CA 3 BSK Associates Fresno, CA 4
Positive Lab Service Los Angeles, CA 5
RFP DESCRIPTION: The City of Riverside is seeking a qualified, State-certified full-service laboratories to provide comprehensive microbiological and chemical analytical services for drinking water, raw water, non- potable water, stormwater and related environmental samples.
RFP Recommended For Award (Includes Sales Tax) 10% Surety Included Contract 10% Surety not required Purchase Order
Best Ranking Proposer Amount of Award
Babcock Laboratories, Inc. $3,319,632.00
COMMENTS:
The Public Utilities Department has evaluated all proposals received and is requesting that award be made to the best overall solution based on the evaluation process. The Purchasing Division concurs that the action to award is in compliance with Purchasing Resolution 24101.
Submitted by: Purchasing Manager Date:
04/02/2026