EMSL__Notice_of_Intended_Decision.pdf

This is a Notice of Intended Decision for a sole source procurement issued by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners in Florida, as authorized under section 287.057(5)(3)(c) of the Florida Statutes and Brevard County Policy BCC-25. The procurement is for phytoplankton and zooplankton analysis services, including identification, enumeration, and biovolume calculations. The requesting department is Natural Resources, and the designated sole source supplier is EMSL Analytical, Inc. The notice was posted on June 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. and will remain open for responses until July 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Respondents who believe they can meet or exceed the stated requirements are required to submit convincing technical data to support their position. The contact for additional information is Heather Riley, located at 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Room 303, Viera, Florida 32940, with telephone number 321-617-7390 and email heather.riley@brevardfl.gov.

The notice indicates that Brevard County is proposing to enter into this sole source contract and reserves the right to cancel the Notice of Intent and advertise a formal solicitation if respondents demonstrate they can supply substantially similar products and services. The county assumes no responsibility for responses received after the posting deadline. Specific pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, and funding sources are not detailed in this notice document, as the primary purpose is to announce the county's intention and solicit technical challenges from potential alternative vendors prior to contract execution.