EXP2569 PUR7776 IDEXX.pdf

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 1 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.

Commodity or Contractual Service Required (commodity or United National Standard Products and Services Code (NSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

12131500 Indicators and Reagents

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

1 Year

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):

Florida Department of Health (FDOH), Lee County Health Department (CHD)

Performance and/or Design Requirements (e.g. intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate):

The FDOH, Lee CHD has a need to purchase Colilert and Enterolert reagents and supplies to perform amplified testing of Coliform and E Coli in drinking water and environmental water. The FDOH, Lee CHD/Environmental Engineering Laboratory holds an accreditation to perform testing of drinking water-microbiology and non-potable water-microbiology and is only certified to perform these tests per Standard Method 23rd edition lab analysis 9223B and Enterolert testing.

In accordance with Chapter 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, the DOH, Lee CHD requests authorization to purchase, as a single source, Colilert and Enterolert reagents and supplies from IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

Intended Single Source:

IDEXX Distribution, Inc. C/O IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

AGENCY: Florida Department of Health (FDOH)

TITLE: Environmental Testing Supplies Short description of the commodity or services desired: Reagents used for testing drinking water and environmental supplies.

CONTACT

Name: Voncelia Meeks Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Telephone: 850-617-5854 Email: Voncelia.Meeks@flhealth.gov

Internal tracking number, if any: EXP2569

Date posted: April 25, 2024, at 9:00AM Last day for receipt of information: May 17, 2024, at 9:00AM mailto:Voncelia.Meeks@flhealth.gov

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 2 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$67,000.00

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, services or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):

• IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the reagents and supplies.

• The requested reagents and supplies are the only supplies that can meet the Department’s need because they are only used with the specific testing methods that the FDOH, Lee CHD is certified to perform and to maintain its accreditation.

Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Allegra Small, Purchasing Director

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in Rule 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 120.57(3), F.S.