Intent to Single Source for Idexx

The City of Tampa's David L Tippin Water Production Facility intends to procure a single-source contract with IDEXX Laboratories for specialized water quality filtration and monitoring products. The procurement specifically targets TECTA Water Monitoring Products, including Protozoan analysis, Total Coliform, and E. Coli analysis equipment and reagents. The contract will encompass the exclusive procurement of IDEXX filtration products, which are the only automated microbial detection systems approved by the EPA for drinking water testing. The procurement is located in Hillsborough County, Florida, and focuses on unique water testing reagents, kits, and specialized equipment for utility and public health laboratories. The total estimated contract value for the 12-month period is $90,000, with a posted date of January 13, 2025, and a due date of January 16, 2025. IDEXX Distribution, Inc., a subsidiary of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., is identified as the sole supplier of these critical water testing products in the U.S. and Canadian markets.

The contract appears to be a single-source procurement with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. IDEXX Laboratories is positioned as the exclusive manufacturer and supplier of the required water testing products, effectively eliminating competitive bidding for this procurement. The unique nature of their products, including Colilert reagents, Quanti-Tray systems, IDEXX Vessels, and specialized testing equipment, justifies the single-source approach. No incumbent vendors are mentioned beyond IDEXX, and the procurement seems focused on maintaining existing water quality testing infrastructure at the David L Tippin Water Production Facility. The contract represents a direct procurement with a defined budget of approximately $90,000 for a 12-month period, targeting critical water quality monitoring and analysis capabilities for the City of Tampa's water testing operations.