Addendum_5.pdf

This is Addendum 5 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 May 7, 2026, notifies prospective proposers of a critical deadline extension. The qualification opening date has been extended to May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM. All other terms and conditions of the original RFQ package remain unchanged. Proposers are required to acknowledge receipt of this addendum with their proposal submission. The contractor shall provide comprehensive histological analysis services including tissue embedding, cutting, staining, and analysis with delivery of completed reports within four working days of specimen receipt. The examination of specimens must begin within forty-eight hours of receipt, and the resulting contract shall be effective for five years from the date of award.

The original RFQ established evaluation criteria totaling 100 points and required sealed proposals with three hard copies and one electronic copy on a USB flash drive. Pricing submissions must remain firm for ninety days from proposal opening, with pricing adjustments permitted only after twelve months upon written justification. The contractor must maintain minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 general liability, $1,000,000 professional liability, $2,000,000 auto liability, and $5,000,000 cyber liability, along with workers' compensation as required by Florida law. Required qualifications include Florida state certification, College of American Pathologists accreditation, active participation in a proficiency testing program, and professional personnel holding certifications such as HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP). No incumbent vendor is identified, no set-aside designations are specified, and Brevard County is exempt from federal excise and sales taxes.