Appendix IV - Vendor Questions.docx

Appendix IV is a vendor questions form template for Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2526 074 for Wastewater Surveillance services. The solicitation seeks respondents to provide comprehensive wastewater surveillance services including coordination and facilitation of sample collection and transfer from multiple Florida municipalities, calibration of testing equipment and analytical methods per DCF's approved substance list, creation and management of a data dashboard for tracking and reporting, and operation of a fully equipped laboratory capable of performing liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis for comprehensive drug detection. Written questions were due March 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with DCF responses anticipated by March 16, 2026. Bid responses were due March 19, 2026 by 10:00 AM Eastern Time with public opening at 2:00 PM via video conference. The Notice of Intent to Award was posted April 8, 2026, with an anticipated contract start date of March 30, 2026. The contract term extends from March 30, 2026 through June 30, 2028, with renewal options for an additional three fiscal years (2028-29 through 2030-31) subject to Florida Statutes 287.057(14).

Respondents must submit three mandatory components: Required Certifications (PMT-58), Technical Response (PMT-59), and Cost Proposal (PMT-60), along with supporting documentation of technical qualifications, licenses, certifications, and relevant experience. The cost proposal utilizes unit-based pricing with separate line items for initial setup and dashboard creation, equipment calibration, and monthly surveillance services. Optional tiebreaking certifications are available for organizations designated as Minority Business Enterprises, Veteran Business Enterprises, Florida Businesses, Foreign Manufacturers with Florida factories, or Drug-Free Workplaces. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the solicitation documents. The evaluation criteria prioritize selection of the responsible and responsive respondent submitting the lowest responsive bid. Specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the available solicitation materials.