Certified laboratory services

The Florida Department of Corrections Master Agreement T7583 provides certified laboratory services for water treatment plants (WTPs), wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), and groundwater monitoring wells across the state's correctional facilities. The IDV covers comprehensive environmental testing and analysis, including sample collection, laboratory testing, and reporting for various environmental parameters. Specifically designed to support environmental monitoring at 28 correctional facilities across five Florida regions, the contract requires laboratory services that meet National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) certification standards and Florida Department of Health requirements.

The master agreement was originally awarded to Flowers Chemical Laboratories I on June 19, 2006, with an initial contract period spanning from June 19, 2006, to June 18, 2016. The contract type is a Master Agreement for the state of Florida, with subsequent amendments extending the performance period, including a six-month extension to June 18, 2017. The IDV follows Chapter 287.057 of Florida Statutes and allows for potential contract renewals, ensuring continuous environmental testing services for the Department of Corrections' facilities. While specific total contract value was not provided, the agreement represents a critical infrastructure support mechanism for environmental monitoring and compliance across Florida's correctional system.