IDEXX Laboratory Testing Supplies

The Department of Health, Environmental Laboratory has a need to purchase Colilert and Enterolert reagents and supplies to perform amplified testing of Enterococci in recreational water and total coliform and E Coli in drinking water. The FDOH, holds an accreditation to perform testing of drinking water-microbiology and non-potable water-microbiology and is only certified to perform these tests per The NELAC Institute (TNI) Standard Method 23rd edition lab analysis 9223B and Enterolert Quanti/Tray testing. • The required reagents and supplies are for laboratory testing of water samples. • The Department is seeking to purchase these supplies from IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. as a single source. • The estimated dollar amount for this purchase is $204,771.60. • The purchase is justified due to the unique nature of the products and the Department's certification to perform specific testing methods.