ABT Associates

The Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Environmental Public Health seeks to expand its laboratory analysis capabilities by purchasing additional testing services from ABT Associates through a single-source contract. This analysis pertains to biological and environmental samples collected during the Cyanotoxins in Air Study, with the goal of testing for specific cyanotoxins including Cylindrospermopsin, BMAA, Anatoxin-a, and Saxitoxin. The contract is valued between $50,000 and $150,000 and is intended to ensure comprehensive toxin detection to support public health initiatives. The procurement process is conducted under Florida Administrative Code Chapter 60A-1.045, emphasizing the sole-source nature of this purchase. The contract details indicate that the solicitation was posted on May 22, 2024, with a response deadline of May 28, 2024. The organization involved is classified under NAICS code 621511, which pertains to medical laboratories, and operates as a State and Local Government Entity (SLED). The primary point of contact for this procurement is Chris Lowery, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. This targeted analysis aims to enhance the state's capacity to monitor and respond to cyanotoxin presence in air samples, thereby safeguarding public health through specialized laboratory testing provided exclusively by ABT Associates.