Blanket purchase order for priority/standard overnight and FedEx Express Saver courier services… and 1 more item

The Florida Department of Health has awarded a blanket purchase order contract (C77B01) effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for courier services supporting laboratory specimen transportation. The contract encompasses priority and standard overnight delivery services, as well as FedEx Express Saver options, for the shipment of laboratory specimens to the state laboratory on an as-needed basis. The contract value is $1,400.00, with 700 units authorized under this line item at a unit price of $1.00 each.

The contract additionally provides courier services for the Environmental Health services division, specifically for the express shipment of animal heads and related biological materials to state laboratories. This service line also utilizes priority and standard overnight courier options through FedEx, with an equivalent allocation of 700 units at $1.00 per unit. Both service categories operate under the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) cooperative purchasing agreement, enabling the Florida Department of Health to access negotiated courier rates for specimen transport essential to laboratory operations and environmental health investigations.