Award
My Florida Marketplace #DCF ITB 2526 074
Wastewater Surveillance
Recipient
University of Florida
Awarded
April 08, 2026
Identifier
DCF ITB 2526 074
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) issued a solicitation for wastewater surveillance services, which was awarded to the University of Florida. The contract involves coordinating with at least six Florida municipalities, including Tampa/St. Petersburg, Gainesville, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Tallahassee, Pensacola, Jupiter/Palm Beach, and Jacksonville, to collect and transfer wastewater samples for drug analysis. The provider must calibrate testing equipment, analyze samples using LC-MS/MS, and develop a secure, web-based data dashboard for drug surveillance results. The scope includes weekly collection of up to 34 samples, calibration of analytical methods for at least 20 substances, and hosting the dashboard within the United States. The contract is anticipated to start on March 30, 2026, and continue until June 30, 2028, with possible renewal. The procurement was managed by the Florida Department of Children and Families, with Sally Johns as the procurement officer. The award includes detailed requirements for reporting, invoicing, and data ownership, and aims to support public health monitoring of drug presence in wastewater across Florida.
Description
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) issued Solicitation Number DCF ITB 2526 074 to select a respondent to coordinate with Florida municipalities for the collection and transfer of wastewater samples for drug analysis. The provider must calibrate wastewater testing equipment, create and manage a data dashboard, and demonstrate expertise in wastewater-based epidemiology with a fully equipped laboratory capable of LC-MS/MS drug detection.