F1628232210_DOH21024RFIRadonTestKitsFinal.pdf

Pursuant to 60A-1.042, an agency may request information by issuing a written Request for Information. Agencies may use Requests for Information in circumstances including, but not limited to, determining whether or not to competitively procure a commodity or contractual services, determining what solicitation process to use for a particular need, or researching general, special, and/or technical specifications for a solicitation.

State of Florida

Department of Health Request for Information

DOH21-024

Short Term Passive Radon Test Kits

I. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

The State of Florida, Department of Health (Department), Radon & Indoor Air Program is requesting information regarding short term passive radon test kits.

II. BACKGROUND

The purpose of this Request For Information (RFI) is for the State of Florida, Department of Health (Department) to obtain competitive prices for obtaining short-term passive radon test kits (Test Kits) for distribution to residences located in Florida.

III. GOAL

To obtain information on supplying and distributing Test Kits to Requestors located in Florida under the authority of Section 404.056, Florida Statutes.

IV. OBJECTIVES

1. Provider will supply and distribute Test Kits and instructions to Requestors.

2. Provider will collect the completed Test Kits and analyze the results.

3. Provider will create laboratory reports and email or send the reports to

Requestors.

4. Provider will use National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) or National Radon

Proficiency Program (NRPP) approved test kits and ensure that all completed Test Kits are properly stored, handled and analyzed in compliance with the NRSB and NRPP procedures.

5. Provider will validate each Requestor’s address and provide and ship Test Kits.

6. Provider will update the Department with provided spreadsheet every two weeks.

V. PROCESS

Responses to this RFI will be reviewed by the Department for informational purposes only and will not result in the award of a contract.

The Florida Radon and Indoor Air Program Office will review the responses received from this RFI to determine the feasibility of issuing a competitive solicitation for these services.

Any request for cost information is for budgetary purposes only.

Vendors submitting answers to an agency’s Request for Information are not prohibited from responding to any related subsequent solicitation.

VI. RESPONSE FORMAT

The Department’s intent is to identify potential vendors that can fulfill the functional requirements listed in section IV. Potential vendors should address all of the needs listed above in a statement of work with at least the following sections at a minimum:

a. introduction

b. background

c. goals

d. objectives

e. deliverables

f. technical details

g. personnel assigned and contact information (company name, phone, email)

h. proposed budget with separation of Test Kit mailing and Test Kit analysis

VII. RESPONSE DATE

Responses should address each RFI request/questions point by point. Please provide the requested information no later than 5:00 PM EST, April 18,2022. Response can be sent via e-mail to: Bill.Zimmerman@flhealth.gov

Additional information that cannot be transmitted electronically must also be submitted by 5:00 PM EST, April 18,2022 to the following address:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Radon and Indoor Air Program

ATTN: Bill Zimmerman 4052 Bald Cypress Way

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1720

VIII. QUESTIONS

Please submit all questions concerning the RFI in writing via electronic mail.

Bill.Zimmerman@flhealth.gov

IX. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

Vendors must indicate which portions, if any of the information being provided are proprietary or confidential by marking each page upon which such information appears.

Failure to do so will result in all information submitted being subject to public disclosure in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 119, Public Records. The information mailto:Bill.Zimmerman@flhealth.gov mailto:Bill.Zimmerman@flhealth.gov requested may be used to develop specifications for a solicitation.

X. VENDOR COSTS

Vendors are responsible for all costs associated with the preparation, submission, and any potential meeting to discuss this Request for Information. The State of Florida, Department of Health, or Radon and Indoor Air Program will not be responsible for any vendor related costs associated with responding to this request.