2-SS Letter.pdf

This is a sole source procurement notice from Hillsborough County, Florida, for the installation and maintenance of Wet Well Wizard aeration systems across the county's lift stations and wet wells. The procurement is intended for Agora Water Solutions LLC, the sole provider and patent owner of the Wet Well Wizard aerator systems. The contract term is five years, with the county reserving the right to extend the period, adjust the scope of services, and increase the award amount accordingly. The systems reduce ragging, grease mat formation, and hydrogen sulfide gas while introducing dissolved oxygen into wastewater. Interested contractors who believe they can provide the identified proprietary parts, goods, and services may submit challenges to the intended award by the specified close date through the EUNA Procurement submission section. These challenges must contain clear and convincing information to support competition. The county will evaluate properly submitted responses to determine whether bona fide competition exists before proceeding with the award.

The estimated contract value is $5,371,140.00 over the five-year term. This sole source procurement is being made under Section 3-205(2)(b) of the County's Procurement Policy because Agora Water Solutions LLC is the sole provider and patent owner of the Wet Well Wizard aerator systems required to maintain compatibility with the county's existing integrated wastewater infrastructure. Additionally, Agora Water Solutions LLC is the only provider of maintenance and repairs for the currently installed Wet Well Wizard systems that the new equipment will supplement. The notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or bids, and absent any valid challenges received by the close date, an award will likely be made after that deadline.