Addendum_6.pdf

This is Addendum 6 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 14, 2026, extends the qualification opening date to May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The services required include tissue embedding, cutting, staining, and analysis of postmortem biological specimens, with deliverables consisting of completed histological reports submitted within four working days of specimen receipt and examination beginning within forty-eight hours. The contractor must provide routine hematoxylin and eosin stains and special stains including acid-fast bacilli, fungi, Gram stain, Wright-Giemsa stain, reticulum stain, and Masson's trichrome stain, along with courier delivery of stained slides, chain of custody documentation, and availability for expert consultation and court testimony. The original proposal submission deadline was April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with three hard copies and one electronic copy required. The resulting contract is effective for five years from the date of award with potential pricing adjustments permitted only after twelve months upon written justification.

The RFQ requires proposers to acknowledge receipt of this addendum with their submittal. Prospective contractors must meet Florida state certification requirements, obtain College of American Pathologists accreditation for both clinical and microbiology laboratory services, actively participate in a proficiency testing program, and employ personnel holding certifications such as HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP). Required insurance coverage includes $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. The RFQ does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types eligible to respond. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is identified. Evaluation criteria totaling 100 points will assess organizational profile, operations description, facilities, related experience, and certifications/accreditations. Contractor pricing must remain firm for ninety days from proposal opening, and the County is exempt from federal excise taxes and sales taxes.