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Intent to Sole Source OTT HYDROMET CORP for Pluvio2 400 precipitation gauge with mounting equipment
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UOM-SolSour-2026-0354
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This is an Intent to Sole Source document issued by the University of Montana-Climate Office for the procurement of precipitation gauge equipment and accessories from OTT HYDROMET CORP. The solicitation requests 36 units of OTT PLUVIO 2 400 precipitation gauges (750MM, SDI-12 RS-485 IMPULSE), 36 units of Mesonet Pluvio L Rim-Heat add-on components, and 325 units of OTT PLUVIO 2 installation cable. The opportunity opened on February 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST with a challenge deadline of March 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT. Vendors who believe they can provide equivalent products must submit a written challenge with the heading "REQUEST TO CHALLENGE" to Jody Parrow at jody.parrow@umontana.edu by the deadline; failure to submit a properly formatted challenge will result in the request being deemed invalid.

The University of Montana has not opened this solicitation to competitive proposals, instead pursuing a sole source award to OTT HYDROMET CORP. Payment terms are net 30 days with no discount for early payment. The commodity codes assigned are 4006 (Recording Devices – Weather Devices) and 5010 (Transportation Goods & Services – Electrical Machinery & Instruments). The primary contact for this solicitation is Jody Parrow, who can be reached at jody.parrow@mso.umt.edu or +1 406-243-4064. The procurement is being conducted through the Jaggaer platform, with no additional questions currently posted to the event record.

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25 February 2026

Intent to Sole Source OTT HYDROMET CORP for Pluvio2 400 precipitation gauge with mounting equipment Intent to Sole Source OTT HYDROMET CORP for Pluvio2 400 precipitation gauge with mounting equipment

25 February 2026

Open 2/25/2026 2:00 PM MST Type Intent to Sole Source Close 3/11/2026 2:00 PM MDT Number UOM-SolSour-2026-0354 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 3/11/2026 2:00 PM MDT

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 30

25 February 2026

Contacts Jody Parrow jody.parrow@mso.umt.edu

Phone +1 406-243-4064

25 February 2026

Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 4006 Recording Devices - Weather Devices 5010 Transportation Goods & Services - Electrical Machinery & Instruments

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To All Interested Vendors: The University of Montana-Climate Office is considering a request to award a Sole Source contract to OTT HYDROMET CORP as the provider of the following Pluvio2 400 precipitation gauge with mounting equipment and accessories:

Qty = 36 of OTT, PLUVIO 2 400, 750MM, SDI-12 RS-485 IMPULSE

Qty = 36 of Mesonet Pluvio L Rim-Heat add-on

Qty = 325 of OTT PLUVIO 2 INSTALLATION CABLE

This is not a request for competitive proposals, see intent to sole source justification. If a vendor believes they can provide the same or equivalent products please detail in writing to Jody Parrow, jody.parrow@umontana.edu how they can provide equivalent products with the heading “REQUEST TO CHALLENGE”. Failure to do so will not be considered a valid challenge. Written requests to challenge must be received by 2:00PM local time, March 11, 2026.

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To All Interested Vendors: The University of Montana-Climate Office is considering a request to award a Sole Source contract to OTT HYDROMET CORP as the provider of the following Pluvio2 400 precipitation gauge with mounting equipment and accessories.

This is not a request for competitive proposals, see intent to sole source justification. If a vendor believes they can provide the same or equivalent products please detail in writing to Jody Parrow, jody.parrow@umontana.edu how they can provide equivalent products with the heading “REQUEST TO CHALLENGE”. Failure to do so will not be considered a valid challenge. Written requests to challenge must be received by 2:00PM local time, March 11, 2026.

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1. UOM-SolSour-2026-0354 Intent to Sole Source OTT HYDROMET CORP.pdf

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