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This Notice of Intent is issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS), Florida's seventh-largest school district serving approximately 225,000 students, for Water and Wastewater Laboratory Services under ITB 26311A-ITB-MST. The solicitation encompasses comprehensive laboratory testing and analysis across 32 line items, including wastewater process control testing (Total Suspended Solids, CBOD5, fecal coliform), groundwater monitoring well testing with multiple parameters, drinking water compliance testing (VOCs, pesticides, PCBs, lead and copper, radiological contaminants, PFAS), wastewater residuals analysis, and courier service for sample transportation. Estimated annual usage ranges from 2 to 850 tests per item depending on the service category. Bids are due September 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, with technical questions due by September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. No bidders' conference or site visit is specified in the notice. HCPS will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and may award to alternate bidders; award date and contract term are not specified in this notice.
Bidders must price each line item per unit of measure with all costs inclusive of labor, materials, supervision, equipment, inside delivery, setup fees, and F.O.B. Destination terms, with no miscellaneous surcharges, fuel surcharges, or special handling fees permitted post-award. Payment terms are Net 45 days from delivery or invoice receipt, whichever occurs last. Bids may not be withdrawn for 120 days after the due date. HCPS offers a Small Business Encouragement Program (SBEP) and provides a drug-free workplace preference for tied proposals. Bidders must provide three business references from the previous three years, preferably from school districts or government agencies, complete vendor registration with the VendorLink portal (paper submissions not accepted), carry appropriate insurance, comply with the Jessica Lunsford Act if applicable, and execute mandatory affidavits certifying drug-free workplace status, non-debarment, exclusion from the scrutinized companies list, non-ownership by foreign countries of concern, and prohibition of coercion and forced labor. This solicitation replaces prior contract 21091-MST-EJ.
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Connect with Us • HillsboroughSchools.org • P.O. Box 3408 • Tampa, FL 33601-3408 • (813) 272-4000 Raymond O. Shelton School Administrative Center • 901 East Kennedy Blvd. • Tampa, FL 33602-3507
Superintendent of Schools Van Ayres
PROCUREMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD
Invitation to Bid: 26311A-ITB-MST Water and Wastewater Laboratory Services
Date: October 9, 2026
As to the above-mentioned Invitation to Bid, pursuant to §§ 287.057(1)(a) and 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, Hillsborough County Public Schools (“HCPS”) posts its Notice of Intent to Award to the vendors identified in Attachment A. The awarded vendor(s) must meet all mutually agreed qualification requirements prior to the provision of the goods and services.
Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in § 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Any protest concerning HCPS’ decision must be timely received via courier, the General Manager of Procurement Services.
Protests may be filed by courier, hand delivery, or regular mail at: Hillsborough County Public Schools, Procurement Services Department, Office of the General Manager, 901 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33602. Protests may also be filed by email at corey.murphy@hcps.net. It is the filing party’s responsibility to meet all filing deadlines.
The Cone of Silence, HCPS policy 6320 – Procurement, prohibits any communication regarding an active competitive solicitation between any HCPS employee or School Board member and any third party, representative, or lobbyist of that party, in effect from the time of release of the competitive solicitation until awarded by The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida.
Procurement Services appreciates all vendors’ interest in doing business with HCPS and encourage participation in future bidding opportunities. Any questions regarding the competitive solicitation process may be forwarded to the Procurement Services Department representative, below.
Sincerely, Adrian White Adrian.white@hcps.net Phone: (813) 272-4893
Attachment A
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
901 EAST KENNEDY BOULEVARD, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602
COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION NUMBER & NAME:26311A-ITB-MST Water and Wastewater Laboratory Services
DATE OPENED:9/24/2026
DEPARTMENT: Operations DESCRIPTION OF ITB: HCPS is seeking Bids from experienced and qualified vendors interested in providing the goods and services to include, but not limited to, Water and Wastewater Laboratory Services and the provision of all related labor, materials, supervision, equipment, incidentals, and related items necessary to complete the requests in accordance with the specifications.
RESPONDING VENDOR(S) AWARDED CONTACT TELEPHONE EMAIL
VENDOR PERSON NUMBER ADDRESS
Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc.
Yes Lindsey Visser (954) 622-2422 lvisser@aellab.com 6681 Southpoint Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32216
*Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Southeast, LLC No Violet Fanning (513) 667-9398 ese.reg@et.eurofinsus.com 481 Newburyport Avenue Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by
Bid notifications were sent to 65 vendors via VendorLink.
Their bids are tabulated and the recommended award is shaded.
* Non Responsive Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Southeast, LLC - Did not meet minimum requirement of years of experience.
mailto:lvisser@aellab.com mailto:ese.reg@et.eurofinsus.com
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS- PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
901 EAST KENNEDY BOULEVARD, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602
NOTE: A blank space represents a "no bid" by the vendor for a given item.
* Items that do not meet specifications shall not be considered valid and shall not be tabulated, per bid document.
ITB #26311A-ITB-MST Water and Wastewater Laboratory Services Advanced Environmental
Laboratories, Inc.
*Eurofins Drinking Water and
Wastewater Southeast, LLC
ITEM # DESCRIPTION UOM QTY TOTAL COST TOTAL COST
1 Total Suspended Solids (Inf. & Eff. Can be either or, Inf or Eff, for any combo thereof) 85 Each $ 10.00 * 2 CBOD5 (Inf. & Eff. Can be either/or, Inf or Eff, for any combo thereof.) 85 Each $ 16.00 * 3 Nitrates (Eff.) 20 Each $ 10.00 * 4 Fecal Coliform (Eff.) 100 Each $ 16.00 *
Ground Water Monitoring Wells-(to include the following tests) TO BR DRAWN & 2 Each $ 175.00 * Nitrogen, Nitrate, Total (as N); Solids, Total Dissolved (TDS); Arsenic, Total Recoverable; Cadmium, Total Recoverable; Chloride (as Cl); Chromium, Total Recoverable; Lead, Total Recoverable; Coliform, Fecal pH; Sulfate, Total (DOES require the inclusion of Total Nitrogen 351.2/353.2.)
Ground Water Monitoring Wells-Semi-Annual (to include the following tests) Nitrogen, Nitrate, Total (as N); Solids, Total Dissolved (TDS); Arsenic, Total Recoverable; Cadmium, Total Recoverable; Chloride (as Cl) Chromium, Total Recoverable; Lead, Total Recoverable; Coliform, Fecal pH; Sulfate, Total (DOES require the inclusion of Total Nitrogen 351.2/353.2.)
12 Each $ 115.00 *
WASTEWATER PROCESS CONTROL
Wastewater Residuals analysis (FDEP Requirements) - Annual (Sludge Analysis) DOES includes: pH, phosphorus, Nitrogen, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, % Solids.
2 Each $ 133.00 *
NON TRANSIENT NON COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM COMPLIANCES
8 VOC’s (Volatile Organic Contaminants) 6 Each $ 50.00 * 9 Nitrate/Nitrite 75 Each $ 12.00 *
10 Pesticides & PCB’s INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING Pesticides AND PCBs: 1,2- 2 Each $ 525.00 * 11 Pesticides & PCB’s (Including Group I only) INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING Pesticides 2 Each $ 230.00 * 12 Lead and Copper 30 Each $ 15.00 * 13 Distribution and Entry Point Water Quarterly Parameters (same analysis as the SOC) 150 Each $ 39.00 *
NON TRANSIENT NON COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM COMPLIANCES
14 Radiological Contaminants (includes, Grass Alpha, Radium 226, Radium 228 And 6 Each $ 270.00 * 15 Primary Inorganics (excluding asbestos) includes: Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, 8 Each $ 105.00 * 16 Sodium (Na) 4 Each $ 10.00 * 17 Total Trihalomethanes 40 Each $ 28.00 * 18 Haleocetic Acids 25 Each $ 58.00 *
901 EAST KENNEDY BOULEVARD, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602
* Items that do not meet specifications shall not be considered valid and shall not be tabulated, per bid document.
Laboratories, Inc.
*Eurofins Drinking Water and
Wastewater Southeast, LLC
19 Sodium 4 Each $ 10.00 * 20 Synthetic Organic Contaminants – Full (Drinking Water) Analysis 8 Each $ 895.00 *
Synthetic Organic Contaminants – Partial (Drinking Water) Analysis the following SOCs are included: Endringamma-BHc (Lindane), Methoxychlor, Toxaphene, Dalapon, Diquat Endothall, Glyphosate, Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, Oxamyl, Simazine Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, Picloram, Dinoseb, Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Carbofuran, Atrazine, Alachor, Heptachlor, Heptachlor Epoxide, 2,4-D Silvex (2,4,5- TP), Hexachlorobenzene, Benzo[a]pyrene, Pentachlorophenol PCB's, 1,2-Dibromo 3-Chloropropane, Ethylene Dibromide (EDB), Chlordane (technical)
2 Each $ 495.00 *
Volatile Organic Contaminants – Full (Drinking Water Analysis) The following VOCs are included:
2 Each $ 50.00 *
1,2,4 Trichlorobenzene, cis-1,2-Cichloroethylene, Xylenes (total), Dichloromethane, o-Dichlorobenzene, para-Dichlorobenzene, Vinyl Chloride 1,1-Dichloroethylene, trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene, 1, 2-Dichloroethylene 1,1,1-Trichloroethene, Carbon tetrachloride, 1,2 Dichloropropane, Trichloroethylene, 1,1,2 Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, 1,1,2Trichloroethane, Tetrachloroethylene, Chlorobenzene, Benzene, Toluene, , Ethylbenzene, Styrene
Volatile Organic Contaminants – Partial (Drinking Water) Analysis the following VOCs are included:
2 Each $ 50.00 *
1,2,4 Trichlorobenzene, cis-1,2-Cichloroethylene, Xylenes (total), Dichloromethane, o-Dichlorobenzene, para-Dichlorobenzene, Vinyl Chloride 1,1-Dichloroethylene, trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene, 1, 2-Dichloroethylene 1,1,1-Trichloroethene, Carbon tetrachloride, 1,2 Dichloropropane, Trichloroethylene, 1,1,2 Trichloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene, 1,1,2Trichloroethane, Tetrachloroethylene, Chlorobenzene, Benzene, Toluene Ethylbenzene, Styrene
24 Total Organic Carbon 10 Each $ 18.00 * 25 Asbestos 5 Each $ 185.00 * 26 Ethyl benzene 2 Each $ 20.00 * 27 Dichloromethane 2 Each $ 20.00 *
901 EAST KENNEDY BOULEVARD, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602
* Items that do not meet specifications shall not be considered valid and shall not be tabulated, per bid document.
Laboratories, Inc.
*Eurofins Drinking Water and
Wastewater Southeast, LLC
28 Arsenic 25 Each $ 8.00 * 29 Disolved Organic Carbon DOC 4 Each $ 18.00 * 30 Total Coliform including E. coli (Bactis Testing) 850 Each $ 15.00 *
31 PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) - EPA-approved laboratory Methods
537.1 and 533
3 Each $ 380.00 *
Courier Service (Flat Rate added to invoice): Includes pick-up and delivery to the laboratory per trip. (Not per sample)
4 Each $ 12.00 *
Balance of Line: Additional for tests not listed above. Additional tests shall be quoted and approved.
N/A Each *
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