UNSPSC 41116132: Microbiology or bacteriology quality controls or calibrators or standards

UNSPSC 41116132 Microbiology or bacteriology quality controls or calibrators or standards is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure laboratory analysis services and in-house testing capabilities for environmental and indoor air quality assessment. Recent solicitation activity shows the code tagged to facilities testing and environmental sampling work rather than abstract calibration standards or quality-control reference materials — the actual procurement centers on contracted laboratory capacity, microbiological analysis, and reporting services delivered by vendors with in-house environmental testing facilities. Issuing bodies under this code span school districts and county-level agencies with facilities-management and environmental-health responsibilities; Pinellas County School District appears as a recent buyer seeking comprehensive indoor air quality services including asbestos and mold testing, air sampling analysis, and rapid turnaround reporting.

Pinellas County School District in Florida posted ITB #26-CD-039 for Indoor Air Quality Services on October 9, 2026, with bids due November 6, 2026. The District requires prime contractors to maintain in-house laboratory capacity within 25 miles of its administrative center in Largo, Florida, staffed with microbiologists and environmental analysts capable of delivering same-day through five-day air quality analysis. The contract term runs from December 16, 2026, through December 15, 2027, with renewal options; estimated value is approximately $100,000. Contractors must hold Florida licensing in asbestos and mold assessment, AIHA Environmental Laboratory Certification, NVLAP certification, and Level 2 background clearance; subcontracting is prohibited, and all work must be performed by the contractor's own staff and resources. Mandatory pre-bid attendance is required October 28, 2026, at 9:00 am at the Walter Pownall Service Center in Largo.