Idexx Distribution Inc

The Florida Department of Health, through the Nassau County Health Department’s Environmental Health Division, is procuring a fully automated desktop microbiological water testing system from Idexx Distribution Inc. under a single-source acquisition authorized by Florida Administrative Code Rule 60A-1.045 and Florida Statutes Sections 381.006 and 120.57(3). The system, specifically the IDEXX Tecta B16 Water Analysis Testing Laboratory Instrument, is the only U.S. EPA-approved, laboratory-grade device capable of performing accredited microbiological testing on both potable and non-potable water, making it essential for meeting state mandates on drinking water safety and contaminant determinations. The procurement includes the instrument itself, all necessary supplies, installation services, comprehensive operator training, and a full service plan to ensure continuous operational readiness and compliance with Bureau of Public Health Laboratories standards. The estimated contract value is $45,148.13, with a two-year performance period, and delivery and performance are designated to occur at the Nassau County Health Department facility in Florida. No competitive evaluation process is used due to the technical exclusivity of the product, and no alternative vendors or systems meet the required EPA accreditation and performance specifications. Proposals were solicited under reference number EXP2683, with a submission deadline of May 28, 2026, and responses must be submitted as hard copies only via mail or hand delivery to the Florida Department of Health in Tallahassee. There are no electronic submissions accepted, no federal contract clauses apply, no line-item breakdowns are provided, and no formal inspection criteria, packaging standards, or invoicing methods are detailed beyond the requirement for the equipment to meet all state and EPA regulations. Primary contact for the procurement is Carolina Juarez of the Florida Department of Health, with no designated Contracting Officer’s Representative or formal payment or accounting identifiers specified in the documentation.