Blanket purchase order for Laboratory Support Services for Microbiological Analyses for Non-Potable…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded contract C78FF2 on July 1, 2026, for laboratory support services related to microbiological analyses of non-potable, ambient water, and wastewater samples. The contract, valued at $15,000, runs through June 30, 2027, and is structured as a blanket purchase order to ensure compliance with required microbiological holding times. Services are performed at two laboratory locations: North Port (Lab ID: E85086) and Palmetto (Lab ID: E84167).

The scope of work encompasses microbiological testing services including E. coli analysis using Standard Method 9223B with Colilert and Quanti-Tray methodology at $19.00 per sample, Enterococci testing via Enterolert at $19.00 per sample, fecal coliform analysis using Standard Method 9222D at $20.00 per sample, and total coliform testing using Standard Method 9222B at $20.00 per sample. Additional charges include a $10.00 waste management fee per invoice and weekend surcharges of $60.00 per hour for Saturday services and $85.00 per hour for Sunday services. All membrane filtration samples require a minimum of three dilutions. Payment is contingent upon service completion, DEP acceptance, and receipt of an itemized invoice, with partial payments permitted. The contractor assumes responsibility for re-performing unsatisfactory work at no additional cost to the Department.