Appendix III - Cost Proposal.docx

This is a Cost Proposal appendix for Solicitation DCF ITB 2526 074 issued by the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, for wastewater surveillance services. The solicitation seeks a respondent to coordinate with six Florida municipalities to collect and transfer wastewater samples for drug analysis, calibrate testing equipment, and manage a data dashboard. The provider must demonstrate expertise in wastewater-based epidemiology and operate a fully equipped laboratory capable of performing liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis. The contract includes one-time implementation costs for dashboard setup and testing calibration, followed by monthly wastewater surveillance services. The initial contract period spans from fiscal year 2025-26 through 2027-28, with a partial year of three months in FY 25-26 followed by two full years of service. A renewal option is available for an additional three fiscal years covering FY 28-29 through FY 30-31.

The cost proposal uses unit-based pricing with separate line items for initial setup, dashboard creation, calibration, and monthly surveillance services. Respondents must complete the pricing table by entering rates for each service category, with the Department calculating totals based on the quantities specified. The proposal structure distinguishes between the original contract total and renewal contract total, with an overall total combining all costs across the initial term and optional renewal period. Respondents are required to submit pricing using only the provided tables without altering terms or conditions, ensuring standardized cost comparisons across all bids.