2024-ISS-148_SS_1742_Att_A.pdf

This document is an Exemption Revision Form and Sole Source Form from Sarasota County Public Utilities for a contract with Avanti Inc., specifically for McCrometer flow meters and parts. The procurement is for a propeller type flow meter with a spool design, used across all water and reuse treatment systems within the utility's infrastructure. The original sole source contract (SS 1742) is being renewed for an additional one-year period from 03/15/2024 to 03/14/2025, with no changes to the estimated expenditure amount.

The contract has an estimated expenditure of $50,000.00 for the fiscal/contract year, and Avanti Inc. is identified as the sole authorized vendor and distributor for McCrometer products in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia for municipal markets. The justification for the sole source procurement is based on the county's existing infrastructure, which has incorporated McCrometer products throughout its system. Changing to another system would require a complete engineering redesign and remodel. The county has been using this brand for 15+ years, and the staff is familiar with the system and platform, making it advantageous to maintain the current equipment and vendor relationship.