CN-370000-LA026.pdf

This is a Contract Review Form and executed service contract (DEP Contract No. LAB026) between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Bureau of Laboratories, and Columbia Analytical Services, Inc., a Washington corporation with offices at 16055 Richmond Avenue, Suite 130A, Houston, Texas 77042. The contract was executed on October 17, 2006, with a FEID number of 91-2050686. The contract is classified under DMS Class/Group 991-812 with a procurement method designation and includes task assignment-based service delivery. The arrangement involves laboratory support services for the Dioxins/Furan group under an indefinite delivery vehicle structure.

The contract provides laboratory support services on a task assignment basis with a maximum compensation ceiling of $1,000,000 over the initial five-year term. Services are billed at fixed rates specified in Attachment C, with an initial funding increment of $40,000. The contractor may request rate increases up to 5% annually, subject to written justification and departmental approval at least 60 days prior to contract anniversary dates. Samples must be analyzed within holding times specified in applicable regulations, with analysis results delivered within twenty-one days of receipt. The contractor is responsible for maintaining NELAP accreditation throughout the contract term and must comply with all quality control requirements, custody procedures, and data reporting specifications outlined in the scope of services. The contract includes liquidated damages provisions for late report submissions, ranging from 5% to 25% of charges based on days overdue, and may be terminated if reports are not submitted within 21 days of the due date. Renewal periods may extend an additional three years contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability.