I was unable to find the RFP and responses leading to these rates as well as the hourly rate for on location work. Conducting a quick review of GSA rates (which a local government could easily leverage) yeilds the cost of these test to less than 50% of those listed and the rate per hour on averge of $10 less per hour. IT shows there is a signficant cost savings, including the cost of contracting, to rebid this effort. If I could have inersted a copy of those services - I wouldhave done so - but here is just one of the over 20 options I found in a simple search. https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/ref_text/GS10F0455N/GS10F0455N_online.htm and
https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/ref_text/GS10F0124S/08BQUE.16OPTH_GS-10F-0124S_CECENVTEXTRVSD.PDF
I understand that you have no interest or obligration in providing set asides for small local businesses - but what if you did!
In response to my protest for this notice - please provide the link to the contract award information public site.