2024-ISS-302_SS_1791_Att_A.pdf

This is an Exemption Revision Form and Sole Source Form from Sarasota County Public Utilities for a procurement with Siemens Industry Inc, specifically for Siemens flow meters. The original sole source contract (SS 1791) is being renewed for three years from 10/26/2024 to 10/25/2027, with no change to the estimated expenditure amount of $120,000.00 per fiscal year. The flow meters are specialized devices that measure the direct flow rate of liquids passing through pipes using ultrasonic level transducers or radar technology, which are used in the water/wastewater utility infrastructure system.

The procurement is justified as proprietary, with Siemens flow meter product designations registered as trademarks of Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (AG) in Germany, and Gilson Engineering serving as the authorized representative. Sarasota County Public Utilities currently has Siemens flow meters throughout their system, and changing to another brand would require a complete engineering redesign and remodel. The procurement is being processed as a sole source because no other vendors can supply a similar product, and the specialized fittings and ancillary appurtenances are specifically configured for the Siemens design, making alternative brands incompatible.