Water and Wastewater Laboratory Services

Hillsborough County Public Schools is requesting bids for Water and Wastewater Laboratory Services under ITB 26311A-ITB-MST, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET and technical questions due September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. HCPS, Florida's seventh-largest school district serving approximately 225,000 students, offers a Small Business Encouragement Program (SBEP) and provides a drug-free workplace preference for tied proposals.

The scope encompasses comprehensive laboratory testing and analysis across 32 line items, including wastewater process control (Total Suspended Solids, CBOD5, fecal coliform), groundwater monitoring well testing with multiple parameters, drinking water compliance testing (VOCs, pesticides, PCBs, lead and copper, radiological contaminants, PFAS), wastewater residuals analysis, and courier service for sample transportation. Estimated annual usage ranges from 2 to 850 tests per item depending on the service category. Bidders must price each line item per unit of measure; all costs must be inclusive of labor, materials, supervision, equipment, inside delivery, setup fees, and F.O.B. Destination terms, with no miscellaneous surcharges, fuel surcharges, or special handling fees permitted post-award.

HCPS will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and may award alternate bidders. Bidders must provide three business references from the previous three years, preferably from school districts or government agencies, and must complete vendor registration with the VendorLink portal—paper submissions are not accepted. All bidders must carry appropriate insurance, comply with the Jessica Lunsford Act if applicable, and execute mandatory affidavits certifying drug-free workplace status, non-debarment, exclusion from the scrutinized companies list, non-ownership by foreign countries of concern under Florida Statutes Section 287.138, and prohibition of coercion and forced labor in labor and services provision. Payment terms are Net 45 days from delivery or invoice receipt, whichever occurs last. Bids may not be withdrawn for 120 days after the due date. This solicitation replaces prior contract 21091-MST-EJ.