Laboratory Courier Services

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed bids for laboratory courier services to transport wastewater samples and supplies between County-owned or operated wastewater treatment plants and the Public Utilities Department Environmental Laboratory (PUDEL). This three-year contract, with an estimated value of $150,061.13, requires the contractor to provide daily and on-call services. Routine pickups must begin at 7:00 A.M. and be delivered to PUDEL by 9:00 A.M. The award will be granted to a single, responsive, and responsible bidder who provides the lowest overall bid for all required line items. Strict operational standards are mandated to ensure sample integrity, including maintaining temperatures at or below 4 degrees Celsius using wet ice and utilizing secondary containment for hazardous materials like sulfuric and hydrochloric acid. Contractors must maintain secure custody of samples by locking ice chests in vehicles when unattended and adhering to Chain of Custody documentation. Compliance is monitored through County inspections, and failure to maintain temperature requirements necessitates the re-delivery of replacement samples within two hours at no additional cost. Administrative requirements include the use of the Euna Procurement system for bid submissions by October 30, 2026, and adherence to Florida Statutes regarding scrutinized companies. The contractor must provide necessary insurance certificates, comply with E-Verify and OSHA standards, and ensure personnel wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Payment is processed via electronic remittance within 30 days of invoice approval by the Project Manager.