Analytical Lab Services

The City of Orlando is seeking bids for Analytical Lab Services through Invitation for Bid (IFB23-0336), targeting comprehensive environmental and chemical testing services. The procurement covers 120 specific testing methods across multiple analytical categories, including metals, organic compounds, water quality parameters, and toxicity characteristic leaching procedures. Bidders must be NELAP (National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program) certified and located within 20 miles of Orlando City Hall. The contract term is three years, with potential renewal for two additional 12-month periods, totaling up to 60 months. Key deliverables include generating detailed laboratory reports in both PDF and Excel formats, adhering to Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Watershed Information Network data standards. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including references, certifications, conflict of interest disclosures, and proof of NELAP certification. The bid response is due electronically by September 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for July 26, 2023.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the procurement documents. The City will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest total bid, with the potential to award on a per-group or per-item basis. The laboratory must be capable of performing tests across multiple matrices, including non-potable water and solid and chemical materials, with capabilities spanning metals, general chemistry, microbiology, and specialized analyses. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly identified, the City's current environmental laboratory is located at 601 Iron Bridge Circle in Oviedo, Florida, with State Laboratory ID E53087 and EPA Lab Code FL00262. The laboratory must integrate with existing systems like Linko's LabSync 2.0 and provide electronic data in specific formats compatible with the City's Watershed Information Network requirements. Pricing will be based on unit pricing for the 120 specific analytical testing services, with quantities ranging from 7 to 125 tests per service type, and bidders must also provide a percentage discount for additional services not explicitly covered in the line items.