Laboratory services, term contract

Palm Beach County Procurement Department is requesting bids on laboratory services under IFB 26-061/JW, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and questions due October 8, 2026. A 5% local-vendor preference applies to bidders maintaining permanent places of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades.

The scope covers laboratory services on a term-contract basis. The solicitation carries mandatory compliance requirements including E-Verify employment eligibility verification for all newly hired workers, drug-free workplace certification, criminal history records checks for certain facilities, and compliance with Florida Statute section 287.139 (diversity, equity, and inclusion material restrictions). Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage provisions apply only if the contract involves construction or repair work exceeding $2,000. Bidders must register in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to contract award.

Although the Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API) itself is waived for this solicitation, bidders using subcontractors or subconsultants must submit completed OSBD Schedules 1 and 2 with initial bids and proposals to be considered responsive. Schedule 1 identifies all subcontractors and designates SBE or Non-SBE status; Schedule 2 details work performed by each subcontractor with corresponding line items and amounts. Schedules 3, 3(a), and 4 are submitted post-award with each payment request to track subcontracting and disbursements.

Pricing must be firm for ninety days from bid submission and remain firm throughout the initial and any subsequent contract terms. Bid submission is sealed and must include one electronic copy in PDF format with signature from an authorized company representative. Contact J. Washington at (561) 616-6823 or jwashington@pbc.gov for procurement inquiries. Bids are submitted to Palm Beach County Procurement Department, 50 South Military Trail, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, Florida 33415-3199.