IDEXX Laboratories, Inc

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 Department requests authorization to purchase, as a single source, Colilert, Enterolert reagents and supplies from IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. • The estimated dollar amount for this purchase is $75,000.00. • The justification for single source acquisition is that IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the reagents and supplies, and they are the only supplies that can meet the Department’s need.