Escambia County Landfill Analytical Services

Escambia County, Florida is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for analytical laboratory services to support the county's solid waste monitoring program at four landfill facilities: Perdido, Beulah, Klondike, and Saufley Field. The procurement seeks a Florida-certified laboratory capable of conducting twice-annual monitoring activities including groundwater and surface water testing utilizing over 50 different test parameters based on EPA and Standard Methods protocols. The selected contractor must operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and respond to emergency calls within one hour. Deliverables include standard PDF reports, Equis electronic data deliverables, and ADaPT electronic data deliverables, with the contractor responsible for providing all equipment, labor, supervision, shipping, sample kits, and sample disposal. Minimum qualifications require current NELAP certification, satisfactory recent facility inspections, demonstrated ability to supply electronic data deliverables in required formats, at least two similar projects valued at $50,000 or more within the past five years, five years of experience with waste facility testing, a full-time Quality Control Officer with two years of laboratory experience, and the ability to accommodate 48-hour hold times. The RFP was released February 9, 2026, with questions due by February 24, 2026, and proposals due electronically by March 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Evaluation criteria weight price at 20 points (28.6%), minimum qualifications at 30 points (42.9%), and experience at 20 points (28.6%), with award based on Phase II scoring from evaluation committee interviews and presentations.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility to disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The contract will commence in fall 2026 for an initial 36-month term with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods, allowing for a maximum contract duration of 60 months. Pricing is structured as line-item unit costs for each analytical test and deliverable across three annual rate periods covering 2026-2028, 2029, and 2030, with approximately 59 billable line items, though specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed. All required insurance documentation, certifications, and compliance forms must accompany proposals, and the County reserves the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' notice, while the contractor may terminate for good cause with 90 days' notice.