IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

The Florida Department of Health (DOH), specifically the Lee County Health Department (CHD), is pursuing a single-source procurement for Colilert and Enterolert reagents from IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. to support the Healthy Beach Program's water quality testing capabilities. The procurement is focused on purchasing specialized reagents used to perform amplified testing of Coliform and E. Coli in drinking and environmental water samples, utilizing a Quanti-Tray sealer (Serial No QT13220601363). This procurement is being conducted under Chapter 60A-1.045 of the Florida Administrative Code, with a specific solicitation period from April 17, 2025, to May 8, 2025. The key objective is to acquire testing materials that meet Standard Method 23rd edition lab analysis 9223B, with IDEXX Laboratories being the only certified provider capable of supplying these specialized reagents. The procurement process allows for alternative vendors to demonstrate equivalent capabilities, but if no alternative is found, the contract will be awarded to IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions noted in the documentation. The estimated contract value is $70,000.00 for a one-year term, with the procurement being managed directly by the Lee County Health Department. While the document emphasizes IDEXX Laboratories as the sole manufacturer and distributor of the required reagents, it leaves open the possibility for other vendors to prove their ability to meet the technical specifications. The procurement is specifically tailored to the Healthy Beach Program's water testing requirements, indicating a specialized and focused acquisition strategy. The contract will be awarded based on the ability to provide certified reagents that meet the precise technical standards required for coliform and E. Coli testing, with the primary evaluation criteria being the vendor's capability to supply the exact specifications needed for the department's water quality monitoring efforts.