Medical examiners to purchase or perform comprehensive toxicology testing for suspected drug…

The Florida Department of Health has awarded contract C77CC9 for the provision of comprehensive toxicology testing services related to suspected drug overdose fatalities. The contract, valued at $25,269.00, was executed on July 1, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2027. The scope encompasses toxicology testing services to be performed for medical examiners, with the contract utilizing remaining grant year 3 funds allocated for this purpose. The line item specifies 25,269 units at a unit price of $1.00 each.

The contract represents a one-year engagement during the 2026-2027 fiscal period and is intended to support the state's medical examiner system in conducting toxicological analyses of suspected overdose cases. While the prime contractor name is not specified in the provided documentation, the awarding entity is the Florida Department of Health. The contract's structure—utilizing remaining grant funds for specialized forensic testing—indicates this represents continuation of an ongoing effort to enhance toxicology testing capabilities for overdose fatality investigations across the state.