Water and Wastewater Laboratory Services

Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) in Florida is requesting bids on Water and Wastewater Laboratory Services under ITB 26311-ITB-MST, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET and technical questions due August 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. The Small Business Encouragement Program (SBEP) preference applies.

The scope encompasses comprehensive laboratory testing and analysis services for water and wastewater management, including wastewater process control analysis, drinking water compliance testing (total coliform and E. coli at 850 annual tests), non-transient non-community water system compliance testing for volatile organic contaminants, pesticides, PCBs, radiological contaminants, total trihalomethanes, synthetic organic contaminants, PFAS analysis using EPA-approved methods 537.1 and 533, groundwater monitoring, wastewater residuals testing, and courier services for sample pickup and delivery. The price sheet identifies 33 line items with estimated annual usage quantities ranging from 2 to 850 tests per item, with bidders required to quote each service category.

Bidders must submit bids electronically through VendorLink (www.myvendorlink.com) using the provided Microsoft Excel price sheet. All bids must include inside delivery and F.O.B. Destination terms. Vendors must register with VendorLink, provide proof of Workers' Compensation compliance or exemption, submit three business references from the previous three years preferably from school districts or government agencies, and execute certifications including drug-free workplace, debarment, human trafficking and coercion affidavit, and foreign countries of concern affidavit. Appropriate insurance as detailed in Appendix A is required. Payment options include P-Card, Net 21 with early payment discount, Net 45 standard, or Net 14 for OSD-registered vendors. This contract incorporates HCPS Procurement Policy 6320 and is governed by Florida law. Contract protests require a bond of $5,000 or three percent of the estimated contract value, whichever is greater. This solicitation replaces previous contract 21091-MST-EJ.