Bid #ITB# WRS/260771. Contact: cconard1@ocalafl.gov. City of Ocala, Florida. ITB# WRS/260771 Environmental Water Testing (Leeward/Perry) Scope of Work: BACKGROUND 1. This project involves providing all necessary materials, labor, and equipment. Due Jun 24 (10 days left).
ITB# WRS/260771 Environmental Water Testing (Leeward/Perry) Scope of Work: BACKGROUND 1. This project involves providing all necessary materials, labor, and equipment for Environmental Water (Wastewater and Drinking Water) Testing Services on behalf of the City of Ocala Compliance Monitoring Division, pertaining to Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) #2 and the Leeward Air Ranch/Perry Spray Field Agreement. LICENSING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 1. Certification Requirement: Laboratories must be certified under the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) by the Florida Department of Health. These standards shall be those adopted at the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) in accordance with the test requested by the City of Ocala. The winning vendor shall submit copies of these current certifications for the analyte(s) with their quote. 2. Experience Requirement: Bidder must possess five (5) years’ experience in providing testing services for wastewater and drinking water. CONTRACT TERM 1. Term: The resulting contract will be for an initial term of three (3) years. 2. Renewals: Two (2) optional, one-year renewal terms. PROJECT SUMMARY, DELIVERABLES AND HOURs 1. Project Summary: The Vendor will be required to perform the following services for the City of Ocala: A. Vendor shall perform all analytical tests as outlined in Appendices A, B, and C. B. The addresses of the sampling locations are provided below: • Monitoring Well CW4D – 7787 SE 110th Street Road • Monitoring Well CW5D – 7787 SE 110th Street Road • Monitoring Well CW6D – 7787 SE 110th Street Road • Monitoring Well CW7D - 7787 SE 110th Street Road • Miller - 9726 SE 70th Terrace • Devellegas - 9739 SE 72 Avenue • Tellechia - 8977 SE 72 Avenue • Sebexen - 8927 SE 72 Avenue • Albert’s - 8950 SE 70 Terrace • Dash North - 9418 SE 70 Terrace • WRF #2 – 4200 SE 24 Street • Equipment Blank 2.
City of Ocala issued this environmental opportunity in Florida, referenced as solicitation number ITB# WRS/260771. It was published on June 4, 2026, and responses are due by June 24, 2026. Questions can be directed to cconard1@ocalafl.gov.
City of Ocala in Florida is using this solicitation to procure environmental work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a environmental solicitation in Florida are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
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To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for City of Ocala's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the June 24, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to cconard1@ocalafl.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with City of Ocala should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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