2024-ISS-158_SS_1881_Att_A.pdf

This is an Exemption Revision Form and Sole Source Form for Sarasota County Public Utilities Department, specifically the Water and Wastewater Division, seeking to renew a sole source procurement with Flotech LLC. The procurement covers pneumatic actuators, solenoids, speed control mufflers, mounting kits, and ancillary parts from the Henry Pratt Company and Milliken Valve Company for use in water and wastewater operations. The current sole source (SS 1881) is being renewed for one year from 04/16/2023 to 04/15/2024, with no change to the estimated expenditure amount of $200,000.00 per fiscal year.

Flotech LLC is the authorized representative for multiple manufacturers and is the sole source provider for these specialized components. The utility facilities were originally designed and engineered with weir actuators from these specific manufacturers, necessitating replacement parts from the same source. The procurement is justified based on the unique compatibility of these components with existing infrastructure. The expenditure is within the $150,001 - $250,000 range, and no other vendors can supply similar products. The county's procurement process includes approval from the Procurement Analyst and Procurement Official, with the contract start date of 04/16/2020 and end date of 04/15/2024.