IDEXX Laboratory Testing Supplies

The Florida Department of Health, Lee County is seeking to procure Colilert and Enterolert reagents and supplies used to perform amplified testing of Coliform and E.Coli in drinking water and environmental water. The Department's Environmental Engineering Laboratory is certified to only perform these specific testing methods outlined in Standard Methods 9223B and 9230D. The Department is requesting authorization to purchase these reagents as a single-source contract from IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., the sole manufacturer and distributor of the required products. The estimated dollar amount for the one-year contract is $67,000. Prospective vendors are invited to provide information regarding their ability to supply the required commodities or services, and if no other viable sources are identified, the Department will proceed with the single-source purchase contract.

This opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., the sole manufacturer and distributor of the required Colilert and Enterolert reagents and supplies. The Department has confirmed the unavailability of competition for these specialized products. The budget range for this contract is approximately $67,000 for the one-year term.