Blanket Purchase request for Laboratory Support Services for Microbiological Analyses…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has awarded Contract C7902C for laboratory support services in microbiological analyses of non-potable, ambient water, and wastewater samples. The contract, valued at $2,000.00, is effective from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The contractor operates three laboratory facilities located in Okeechobee, Ft. Meade, and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and is responsible for performing microbiological testing to meet required holding time specifications established by the Department.

The scope of services encompasses fecal coliform analysis using Standard Method 9222D at $42.00 per sample across all three laboratory locations, total coliform analysis using Standard Method 9222B at $42.00 per sample, enterococci analysis using Environmental Protection Agency Method 1600 at $53.00 per sample, and E. coli analysis using Environmental Protection Agency Method 1603 at $58.00 per sample. The contract requires a minimum of three dilutions for all membrane filtration samples and includes weekend handling fees of $90.00 for Friday drop-offs and courier service charges estimated at $63.00 per hour. The contractor must re-perform any unsatisfactory work at no additional cost to the Department, with payment contingent upon Department acceptance and submission of itemized invoices.