Environmental Health Laboratory Services

The State of Florida, Department of Health (Department) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) to obtain competitive prices for environmental laboratory services to analyze potable and non-potable water samples, including surface water, ground water, and drinking water. The contract term is for three years from October 1, 2022, or the contract execution date, whichever is later, with the option to renew for up to three additional years. The Department requires daily pickup and delivery of water samples from locations in Venice and Sarasota, Florida, with analysis and reporting completed within 30 hours. The solicitation includes a detailed scope of work and estimated monthly test quantities. Bids are due by October 25, 2022, and the Department anticipates posting the intent to award by October 31, 2022. The award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the lowest grand total price for the requested services, including delivery. The Department reserves the right to increase or decrease the estimated quantities based on need and funding availability. The successful bidder must be a certified environmental laboratory, listed on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Certified Laboratories List, and hold accreditations from the Florida Department of Health, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC), and National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP).

The ITB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is not specified. The total award value is not provided, but the ITB states the Department will adjust the estimated quantities based on need and funding availability.