Bid_Tabulation_Packet_for_Solicitation_212110CB.pdf

This Bid Tabulation Packet for Solicitation 212110CB documents the competitive bidding process conducted by Sarasota County, Florida for laboratory testing services supporting the county's water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste systems. The solicitation, issued as Invitation for Bids (IFB #262830RM) on March 13, 2026, requested responses by April 10, 2026 for three categories of laboratory testing services: Category 1 covering wastewater permit compliance, drinking water permit compliance, water use permit compliance, and basic water quality; and Categories 2 and 3 covering specialized testing including microbiology, inorganics, nutrients, metals, and solid waste permit compliance testing. Testing services are required at five county facilities comprising three water reclamation facilities, one water treatment plant, and the Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex, with sample pickups required seven days per week at water reclamation facilities and Monday through Friday at potable water facilities. The County anticipated an initial three-year contract term with the option to award multiple contracts per category, up to a maximum of two vendors per category, based on responsive and responsible bidders submitting the lowest price.

Pricing submissions were required to include trip charges, mileage, vehicle charges, travel time, and labor within analyte test fees, with special sampling charged at hourly rates excluding courier services. Bidders were required to hold Florida Department of Health Environmental Laboratory Certification Program certifications for all analyte items and provide verifiable references demonstrating prior testing performance. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the solicitation documents, and no local or American business preferences applied due to grant funding requirements. Contractors must comply with County workplace compliance requirements including identification procedures, security clearances, and security protocols. Sample handling and chain of custody procedures are governed by a standardized Chain of Custody Form maintaining samples at temperatures not exceeding 6°C following collection. Bidders submitted responses through the OpenGov Procurement portal with no participation fee required.