Single Source Procurement Award to Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc

Background
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is responsible for monitoring and assessing Florida’s surface water and groundwater quality, identifying pollution concerns, and developing restoration strategies.

The agency intends to award a single source contract to Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. for maintenance and repair services of analytical laboratory equipment critical to fulfilling its mission.

Work Details
The contract includes maintenance and repair services for Shimadzu analytical laboratory equipment. These services are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of advanced analytical instrumentation used in environmental assessments.

Maintenance will be performed by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc., as they are the sole provider authorized to perform certified maintenance and repairs on their equipment. This ensures reliability and minimizes downtime, which is crucial for the laboratory's operations.

Period of Performance
The specific period of performance is not detailed in the provided information.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's facilities located at 3800 Commonwealth Blvd, Carr Bldg, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

Bidder Requirements
Only Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. is authorized to provide OEM-certified services for their equipment. Any other vendors would void the factory warranty.

The total price for the services is $76,000.