When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 19, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 5, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority. The work is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Overview

Software, Web & Mobile Development

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesPosted: October 18, 2026Deadline: November 19, 2026

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SUMMARY

Pittsburgh Water is seeking a qualified firm to implement a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to replace their current system, which will reach end-of-support in 2027.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must meet all 'Must Have' requirements in the Project Requirements (Attachment 10)
Must provide a LIMS solution that meets PA Code Chapter 252 subsection D Quality Assurance and Quality Control requirements
Must be able to integrate with existing systems including Trimble Unity Maintain, PowerBI, SCADA, and laboratory instruments
Must support Azure AD SSO/MFA capability
Must support Windows Server and VMWare if deployed on-premises
Must provide a statement of affiliation
Must submit an executed Certification of Debarment under Pittsburgh Code §161.22(f)
Must submit a Supplier Diversity Commitment Form

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Advertisement of RFP: October 18th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: November 5th, 2026

Proposals Due: November 19th, 2026

Presentations/Interviews: January 2027

Project Award: February 2027

Project Kickoff: February 2027

Go-Live: June 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 5, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority

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DESCRIPTION

Pittsburgh Water is procuring a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to modernize laboratory operations, improve compliance, and streamline workflows. The solution must support sample lifecycle management, regulatory reporting under PA Code Chapter 252, and integration with existing laboratory instruments and IT systems. The base contract term is five years, with the option for three additional one-year renewals.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 19, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 5, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority. The work is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.

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