Environmental Health Laboratory Services

The Florida Department of Health is soliciting environmental laboratory services under Solicitation Number DOH26-001 for the analysis of potable and non-potable water samples, including ground and drinking water, across the State of Florida. The contract, governed by Florida law with venue in Leon County, requires the selected vendor to perform monthly pick-up, delivery, and laboratory analysis of water samples in strict compliance with the latest edition of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, published jointly by the American Public Health Association, the American Water Works Association, and the Water Environment Federation. The contractor must be an actively certified environmental laboratory listed on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Certified Laboratories List and is prohibited from using UPS, FedEx, or USPS for sample transportation. The initial contract term is three years, commencing on August 1, 2026, or the execution date if later, and may be renewed up to three additional years contingent upon funding and performance evaluations. All pricing must be submitted as all-inclusive unit rates with no additional charges, and the award will be based solely on the lowest grand total, including FOB destination delivery. Mathematical errors in bids will be resolved by controlling unit pricing. The solicitation mandates comprehensive compliance with state-specific statutory and administrative requirements, including adherence to Florida Statutes regarding public records, cooperation with the Inspector General, financial penalties for nonperformance under section 287.058, and prohibitions on coercion in labor practices under section 787.06. Vendors must complete and submit multiple certifications, including Vendor Certification (PUR 7801) attesting to non-participation in an Israel boycott and compliance with the Scrutinized Companies Lists for Sudan, Iran petroleum sector, and Israel boycotts, as required by section 287.135. Additional mandatory attachments include a detailed Scope of Work, Price Page, Prior Experience Form, Statement of Non-Collusion, Identical Tie Certification, and certifications for drug-free workplace, minority or veteran business enterprise status, and foreign manufacturer preferences where applicable. Subcontracting is expressly prohibited, and the vendor must maintain workers’ compensation, general liability, and commercial automobile liability insurance at its own expense. Bids must be submitted in sealed paper and electronic formats prior to July 8, 2026, at 2:30 PM and are subject to rejection if any required documents are missing or if the price page is altered. Payments, made monthly on a