Water Testing Products Supplied by Idexx Distribution Inc.

Sarasota County is pursuing a sole source procurement with Idexx Distribution Inc. for specialized water testing products used in county laboratories for water and wastewater testing. The specific products include Colilert reagent, Colilert 18 reagent, Colilert comparator, Idexx vessels, and SimPlate for Heterotrophic Plate Counts (HPC). This procurement covers a one-year contract period from 03/29/2024 through 03/28/2025, with electronic responses required through the ProcureNow portal. The solicitation was released on February 16, 2024, with a deadline for questions on February 21, 2024, and a final response deadline of February 22, 2024, at 5:00 pm. The county maintains the right to cancel the sole source procurement and initiate a competitive solicitation if other vendors can demonstrate the ability to supply equivalent products. Vendor qualifications include compliance with the National Environmental Laboratories Accreditation Program (NELAP) certification requirements and the ability to provide these specific proprietary laboratory testing materials.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Idexx Distribution Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Idexx Laboratories Inc., is positioned as the sole supplier of these water testing products to the U.S. market. The estimated expenditure for this contract is $50,000.00 per fiscal year, with the procurement subject to standard Sarasota County terms and conditions. Vendors must complete an Intent to Sole Source Response form and may submit documentation supporting their ability to provide alternative products. The contract is contingent on the availability of budgeted and appropriated funds, and the county is exempt from paying state and local taxes for direct purchases. Additional requirements include compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, meeting insurance requirements, and verifying employment eligibility.