RFQ_WRS250906_Water_Quality_Laboratory_Biennial_Assessment_Audit_2026_-_Exhibit_B_-_Price_Proposal_.xlsx

This file is a Price Proposal (Exhibit B) for the City of Ocala's Water Resources Department, specifically for RFQ# WRS/250906 Water Quality Laboratory Biennial Assessment Audit 2026. The solicitation seeks a Florida Department of Health (FDOH) approved assessment provider to conduct a comprehensive biennial audit of the city's water quality laboratory (E53377) to maintain Drinking Water and Non-Potable Water Accreditation. The procurement was posted on August 25, 2025, with proposals due by September 9, 2025, providing bidders approximately two weeks to submit responses. The audit must be completed by July 30, 2026, and involves a detailed review of the laboratory's Quality Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, Method Detection Limits, Demonstration of Capability, and Proficiency Testing Results. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest bidder meeting all requirements.

The price proposal document is a template with placeholder fields for unit costs and extended costs, indicating that bidders must complete the pricing information. The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or disadvantaged business enterprise requirements. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating $1,000,000 per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and Commercial Automotive Liability, plus Workers' Compensation per Florida statutory requirements. Invoicing will occur monthly and be submitted to Benjamin Moose, the Compliance Monitoring Manager. While specific budget details are not provided, the contract appears to be a critical quality assurance initiative for the City of Ocala's water quality management infrastructure, suggesting a focused and potentially moderate-value laboratory assessment service contract.