Laboratory Analysis Services

Seminole County Environmental Services is soliciting proposals for comprehensive laboratory analysis services spanning Solid Waste, Wastewater, Water, and Watershed Management programs. The Request for Proposal (RFP-5099-25/LTT) seeks a contractor to perform an extensive range of analytical testing, including drinking water, surface water, monitoring wells, wastewater, solid waste, and industrial pretreatment sampling. The RFP covers 252 distinct line items with testing frequencies ranging from annual to as-needed basis, with quantities varying from 2 to 1,300 tests per year. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the county's e-Procurement Portal by November 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with a deadline for questions on October 31, 2025. The evaluation process will utilize a points-based system with four primary criteria: Qualifications, Lab Protocols, and Logistics (30 points), Ability and Capacity to Perform Work (30 points), References and Location (10 points), and Pricing Proposal (30 points). The county reserves the right to evaluate current financial statements, compliance with schedules, and past performance before making an award.

The contract will be a three-year term with options to renew for two additional one-year periods and potentially extend for one more year by mutual agreement. The first three months serve as a probationary period during which the county may terminate the contract with or without cause. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability Insurance with specific minimum coverage limits. Contractors must also be registered with the E-Verify system and comply with public records laws. The contract will be compensated on a Fixed Fee basis, with purchase orders issued to authorize specific services. Although no precise budget range is specified, the county will issue purchase orders based on needed services, with no guaranteed minimum number of orders. The contract appears designed to allow multiple vendors to be selected, providing flexibility in meeting the county's diverse laboratory analysis needs.