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The Florida Department of Health, Osceola County is issuing a single-source procurement notice for a fully automated desktop microbiological testing water testing system, with information due October 6, 2026. The agency has identified IDEXX Distribution Inc. and the IDEXX Tecta Automation Technology instrument (model TECTA B16, 115V) as the intended single source, but is soliciting information from prospective vendors regarding their ability to supply equivalent commodities or services prior to a final single-source determination.

The system must be US EPA approved and accredited by the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories to perform microbiological testing on potable and non-potable water in compliance with Section 381.006 of the Florida Statutes. The procurement scope includes the instrument, supplies, service plan, training, and installation services. IDEXX is identified as the exclusive manufacturer and seller of the specified instrument along with its installation, training, and service plan including calibration. The agency justifies the single source based on the TECTA B16's position as the only compact, US EPA approved microbiological water testing system capable of providing laboratory-grade results on-site that meets departmental needs.

The estimated contract value is $45,187.35 for a one-year term. The contact is Keshauna Johnson at the Florida Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399. No pre-bid meeting, site visit, or bidders' conference is scheduled. If the agency determines in writing that the commodities or services are available only from a single source, it will provide notice of its intended decision in accordance with Rule 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes.