Justification for Single Source_.docx
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- 18331-27
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- Duval County, Florida
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This is a Single Source Justification Form submitted by the Environmental Quality Division of the City of Jacksonville's Finance & Administration Department, Procurement Division, pursuant to Jacksonville Procurement Code 126.306(a)(8). The request seeks to procure microbiological analysis products and reagents from IDEXX Distributions, Inc. (FEIN # 35-2186625), a wholly owned subsidiary of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., to conduct E. coli and Enterococci testing for waterways and septic system overflows. The products are certified by the Florida Department of Health and are required for use with the existing equipment in the Environmental Quality Division laboratory. The request was submitted on October 23, 2026, with a detailed itemized list of products attached to the justification.
The justification establishes that IDEXX is the sole supplier of the proprietary reagents required for the current laboratory equipment, with market research confirming that IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is the only certified producer of these specialized reagents. No alternative suppliers are available for the specific products needed. The form includes a conflict of interest certification affirming no actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest exist with IDEXX. Required supporting documentation includes a supplier quote, a director-signed single source memo, and a letter from IDEXX Distributions, Inc. Contact information for further details is provided through Jamie Brunelle at Jamie-brunelle@idexx.com.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Sole Source Letter 2026.pdf | ||
| 7-1-24 Protest Procedures.pdf | ||
| Idexx-Quote.pdf | ||
| 18331-27_SUPPLIER.pdf |
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Finance & Administration Department, Procurement Division Single Source Justification Form (SSJF)
Pursuant to the City of Jacksonville Procurement Code 126.306(a) (8) & The Procurement Operating Manual, when requesting to purchase from a Supplier subject to the referenced sections, this form is to be completed and must be submitted to the Procurement Division with applicable attachments via 1Cloud Smart Form Requisition.
| 1. Requesting Agency: |
| Environmental Quality Division |
2. Nature and/or description of the requirement being requested.
Identify each item, component or service being procured. (Attach quote/proposal):
Why does the city need these particular goods or services?
IDEXX Distributions, Inc. (FEIN # 35-2186625 is a wholly owned subsidiary of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. and is the SOLE SUPPLIER or the following products to the Water Market: Plese See attached letter for itemized list of itmes/components/products. To run microbiological analysis on E.Coli and Enterococci for waterways and septic system overflows. Certified by the Florida Department of Health.
| 3. Provide a detailed justification as to why the requested goods/services can only be efficiently and effectively procured through the recommended Single Source Supplier: |
| IDEXX is the sole supplies for the necesssary reagents needed to process the samples, utilizing the current equipment in the EQD Lab. |
4. Date of Request
10/23/2026
5. Summary of Market Research [Provide a description of the market research performed, how it was performed, by whom, and market research results. Please spell out acronyms.]
[ It is propriatery reagents that are only produced by IDEXX for the current equipment in the Lab. Research concluded that the only certified producer is IDEXX Labratories, Inc. Please contact Jamie Brunelle at Jamie-brunelle@idexx.com ]
6. Conflict of Interest (Must Check) √ By checking this box, I affirm that there are no actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest with the entity in which I am requesting a single source award. Conflict of Interest shall be interpreted consistent with Chapter 112, Florida Statutes.
7. Other Documentation (Check and attach all that apply) √ Supplier Quote ☐ Single Source Memo signed by Director √ Other [Single Sources letter from IDEXX Distributions, Inc. ] Justification for Single Source, effective 01/2024 Page 1 image1.jpeg
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