QR 40506 - Contract Laboratory Services

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking to procure the services of a certified and qualified laboratory to perform specified water analyses on groundwater and surface water samples. The contract will be work order based, with an initial three-year term and the option for two twelve-month renewals. The laboratory must be located within 200 miles of the District's headquarters in Palatka, Florida and perform all analyses, as subcontracting is not allowed. The Scope of Work includes performing various inorganic water analyses such as alkalinity, ammonia, chloride, conductivity, and total suspended solids. The District makes no guarantee as to the actual number of samples that will be submitted, and respondents must submit their quotes by October 29, 2024, with the award going to the lowest bidder that meets all requirements. Additional requirements are specified for data reporting format, quality assurance, and alternate methods for high-volume total suspended solids and volatile suspended solids analyses.

The Quote Request does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not identified, and the existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration is not mentioned. The possible award value or budget range is also not provided.