Single Source - EMSL Analytical, Inc.

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is announcing a sole-source procurement for phytoplankton and zooplankton analysis services from EMSL Analytical, Inc., with a notice-of-intent comment period closing July 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The procurement is authorized under Florida Statutes section 287.057(5)(3)(c) and Brevard County Policy BCC-25, and respondents who believe they can meet or exceed the stated requirements must submit convincing technical data to challenge the sole-source designation.

The scope covers identification, enumeration, and biovolume calculations for phytoplankton and zooplankton specimens. The requesting department is Natural Resources. EMSL Analytical, Inc. is identified as the incumbent contractor and sole-source designee based on specialized expertise and existing performance in water quality monitoring and environmental assessment.

Brevard County reserves the right to cancel the notice of intent and issue a formal competitive solicitation if respondents demonstrate they can supply substantially similar products and services. The county assumes no responsibility for responses received after the posting deadline. Contact Heather Riley, Brevard County Natural Resources, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Room 303, Viera, Florida 32940, telephone 321-617-7390, email heather.riley@brevardfl.gov.