St. Charles County IFB 26-115 Lab Sample Courier Service - St. Charles, MO 2026
St. Charles CountyCounty · St. Charles, MO- Due
- Oct 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Cornelia Beard
- (636) 949-7900
The 30-second brief
St. Charles County is seeking bids for daily lab sample courier services 7 days a week, 365 days a year from Wentzville, MO to the State Public Health Lab in Jefferson City, MO. The successful bidder will pick up sealed coolers accompanied by a chain of custody form in Wentzville and deliver them by 12:00 p.m. daily, then return coolers filled with supplies to the Wentzville office the following day. Pickups and deliveries are required on weekends and holidays when County offices are closed. The initial contract term is effective through December 31, 2027, with options to renew for two additional calendar years through 2029. Bids are due by October 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Questions must be submitted in writing by October 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Requirements include a $1.0 million general liability insurance policy, vehicle insurance, E-Verify enrollment, Missouri anti-discrimination against Israel certification, and a signed bid form.
Lowest responsive, responsible bidder
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Summary
St.
Charles County is seeking bids for daily lab sample courier services 7 days a week, 365 days a year from Wentzville, MO to the State Public Health Lab in Jefferson City, MO. The successful bidder will pick up sealed coolers accompanied by a chain of custody form in Wentzville and deliver them by 12:00 p.m. daily, then return coolers filled with supplies to the Wentzville office the following day. Pickups and deliveries are required on weekends and holidays when County offices are closed. The initial contract term is effective through December 31, 2027, with options to renew for two additional calendar years through 2029. Bids are due by October 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Questions must be submitted in writing by October 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Requirements include a $1.0 million general liability insurance policy, vehicle insurance, E-Verify enrollment, Missouri anti-discrimination against Israel certification, and a signed bid form.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive, responsible bidder
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Signed bid form
- E-Verify MOU signature page and notarized affidavit
- Anti-discrimination against Israel certification
- Audit clause form
- Exception sheet
- Certificate of insurance
- Submit to
- St. Charles County Finance Department, 201 North Second Street, Room 541, St. Charles, MO 63301
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- St. Charles, MO
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from St. Charles County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 9, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: St. Charles County Finance Department, 201 North Second Street, Room 541, St. Charles, MO 63301. For questions, contact Cornelia Beard.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including St. Charles County in MO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Cornelia Beard at (636) 949-7900. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive, responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from St. Charles County?
All active and historical solicitations from St. Charles County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, St. Charles County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: signed bid form, E-Verify MOU signature page and notarized affidavit, anti-discrimination against Israel certification, audit clause form, exception sheet, certificate of insurance. Review the full document from St. Charles County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: St. Charles, MO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.