Addendum_9_REV.pdf

This is Addendum 9 (Revised) to Request for Qualifications #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 announces an extension of the qualification opening date to June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with all other terms and conditions of the original RFQ remaining unchanged. The services requested include tissue embedding, cutting, staining, and analysis of postmortem biological specimens, with deliverables including completed histological reports submitted within four working days of specimen receipt, examination beginning within forty-eight hours, courier delivery of stained slides, chain of custody documentation, and availability for expert consultation and court testimony. The original RFQ established a question deadline of March 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with sealed proposals originally due April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM, submitted to Brevard County Purchasing Services, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Suite C-303, Viera, Florida 32940. The resulting contract shall be effective for five years from the date of award.

The RFQ requires contractors to submit proposed pricing, which shall remain firm for ninety days from proposal opening, with pricing adjustments permitted only after twelve months upon written justification to the Purchasing Manager. Required qualifications include Florida state certification, College of American Pathologists accreditation for clinical and microbiology laboratory services, active participation in a proficiency testing program, and professional personnel holding certifications such as HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP). 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. Evaluation criteria totaling 100 points will assess organizational profile, operations description, facilities, related experience, and certifications/accreditations. The RFQ does not specify set-aside designations, and no incumbent vendor or current contractor is identified. Brevard County is exempt from federal excise taxes and sales taxes.