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Water Monitoring Services Contract for Marion County School Board Facilities

This opportunity involves a term contract for water monitoring services for the School Board of Marion County, Florida. - Government Buyer: - School Board of Marion County, Florida (Purchasing Department) - Services cover multiple district schools and facilities across Marion County - OEMs and Vendors: - Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (Gainesville, FL) is the awarded vendor and primary laboratory - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive water testing and analysis services, including: - Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) testing (21 parameters) - Nitrate and Nitrite testing - Microbiological analysis (MMO-MUG method) - Lead and Copper testing - Water quality parameters (pH, alkalinity, calcium, conductivity, temperature, lead & copper) - Primary inorganics (excluding asbestos) - Synthetic organic contaminants (SOC) - Gross Alpha and Radium 226 & 228 testing - Disinfectant and disinfection by-products (TTHMs & HAA5) - Asbestos testing (when required) - Secondary analysis (if needed) - Corrosion control parameters (Saturation Index, Residual Phosphate) - Emergency/after-hours testing - Expert advice for permit compliance - Pricing is per sample for each test type; quantities are not specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Laboratory must be Florida Department of Health certified, have a current DEP-approved QA plan, and NELAC accreditation - All testing and reporting must comply with Florida Department of Environmental Protection Regulation #62-550 - Strict adherence to DEP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - Limitations on subcontracting; proficiency evaluations required - Chain of custody and sample kit provision included - Emergency and after-hours testing capability required - Services delivered to various district locations; sample pickups coordinated with water/wastewater vendors - Estimated contract value: $35,000 - Place of Performance: - Multiple Marion County school facilities and district locations, with main office at 2091 NE 35th Street, Ocala, FL 34479

Description

The School Board of Marion County, Florida issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Water Monitoring Services under a term contract from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. The contract aims to secure firm pricing for water testing services in compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations. The awarded vendor is responsible for testing, reporting, and adhering to specific procedural and certification requirements, with sample pickups coordinated through existing water and wastewater treatment plant vendors. The bid was awarded to Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc.

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