Addendum_4.pdf

This is Addendum 4 to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #7-26-07) issued by Brevard County Purchasing Services on behalf of the County's Medical Examiner's Office for histology laboratory services. The addendum, dated April 28, 2026, notifies prospective proposers that the qualification opening date has been extended from the original date to May 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The services required include tissue embedding, cutting, staining, and analysis of postmortem biological specimens, with histological reports to be completed within four working days of specimen receipt. Examination must begin within forty-eight hours of receipt, and the contractor must provide courier delivery of stained slides, chain of custody documentation, and availability for expert consultation and court testimony. The resulting contract shall be effective for five years from the date of award.

All other terms and conditions of the original RFQ package remain unchanged by this addendum. Proposers are required to acknowledge receipt of Addendum 4 with their submittal. The original sealed proposal submission deadline was April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with proposals to be submitted to Brevard County Purchasing Services at 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, 3rd Floor, Suite C-303, Viera, Florida 32940. Qualified applicants must hold Florida state certification, maintain College of American Pathologists accreditation for clinical and microbiology laboratory services, participate in a proficiency testing program, and employ certified personnel. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 general liability, $1,000,000 professional liability, $2,000,000 auto liability, and $5,000,000 cyber liability coverage.