Laboratory Testing And Field Sampling Services- Water, Solids, And Chemicals

Pinellas County, Florida is seeking laboratory testing and field sampling services through Request for Proposal (RFP) #24-0687-RFP, targeting comprehensive analytical services for water, solids, and chemical materials. The procurement aims to establish a multi-year contract for laboratory services across NELAC/TNI Fields of Accreditation, specifically covering Drinking Water, Non-Potable Water, and Solids & Chemical Materials for various county departments. Proposers must be NELAC/TNI-certified by the Florida Department of Health's Environmental Laboratory Certification Program and provide extensive documentation including certification certificates, scope of accreditation, proficiency testing results, and quality manuals. The evaluation criteria will assess vendor qualifications (15%), approach (25%), statement of work (30%), compensation (20%), and compliance with RFP terms (10%). Key dates include a question submission deadline of August 14, 2024, and a proposal due date of September 10, 2024, at 3:00 pm. The initial contract term is 36 months, with potential for two additional 12-month extensions, and the county reserves the right to award multiple contracts to ensure service redundancy.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrict responses to specific organizational types. The solicitation appears open to qualified laboratory testing providers who can meet the comprehensive certification and technical requirements outlined in the documentation. While no incumbent vendors are directly mentioned, the contract opportunity involves an extensive certification matrix covering 83 distinct EPA, ASTM, and Standard Methods test procedures across various analytical matrices. The proposal allows for electronic pricing submission, and the county will evaluate providers' capabilities in areas such as heavy metals, organic compounds, radionuclides, water quality indicators, and emerging contaminant testing like PFAS and Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) analyses. Though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the multi-year contract structure and potential for multiple vendor awards suggest a significant procurement value for laboratory testing services across Pinellas County departments.