2025-ISS-380_SS_1771_Att_A.pdf
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- InsertValve and Training
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- 2025-ISS-380
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- Sarasota County, Florida
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This document is an Exemption Revision Form and Sole Source Form from Sarasota County Government for Team Industrial Services Inc., pertaining to the renewal of a sole source contract for InsertValves and associated training. The original sole source contract (SS 1771) is for the purchase of InsertValves to be used during utility operations, with the county seeking to extend the sole source for a period of one year from 03/01/2025 to 02/28/2026. The InsertValves are designed for a wide range of line sizes and types, with a unique wedge gate seat feature that prevents contact with cut pipe edges and can significantly extend valve life. The contract is specifically for replacement of inoperable valves without requiring water shutdowns and can be used in situations where existing valves do not need removal.
The estimated expenditure for this contract is $75,000.00 per fiscal year, with Team Industrial Services identified as the sole authorized vendor and manufacturer of the InsertValve. The company holds patents (6,776,184 and 7,225,827) that expired on February 28, 2023, and is the sole source manufacturer and training authority for these valves. While the document acknowledges that other insert valves exist in the market, Team Industrial Services argues that their valves have unique technical advantages, such as resilient wedge seats on the valve body, true MJ connections, and the ability to repair moving parts under pressure. The contract requires procurement approval and has been processed through the Sarasota County Public Utilities department.
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Team Industrial Services, 4241 Taggart Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28208 Phone: 704-394-8774 �� Fax: 704-394-8803 www.teaminc.com
January 24, 2025
Sarasota County Government 8781 Bee Ridge Road Sarasota, FL 34241
Attention: Andy Ward
Subject: Sole Source Statement regarding Team’s InsertValve
Dear Mr. Ward
We are pleased to provide you the information you requested.
The United States patent numbers for the InsertValve are 6,776,184 and 7,225,827. There are 28 unique claims in these patents. Each of the patents will expire February 28, 2023.
Hence we are qualified to ensure that the InsertValves manufactured by TEAM Industrial Services meet your specifications. In addition TEAM Industrial Services is the sole source manufacture and training authority of InsertValve.
Please review several of the excellent InsertValve benefits that provide value to your underground infrastructure:
1) The resilient wedge seats on the valve body not on the pipe
a. When the wedge contacts the bottom of the valve it does not put pressure on the pipe causing pipe deflection and stress
b. The wedge operates without pressure balancing or equalization due to its built in wedge guides
c. The wedge does not need the cut or milled edge of the pipe to create a seal. Hence the rubber on the wedge will not rub or wear off as it passes in and out of the pipe.
2) True MJ connections allow for future downstream pipe replacement
a. The old pipe is not an integral part of the new InsertValve
3) Even if the stem breaks all the moving parts of the Insert Valve can be repaired under pressure.
We certainly appreciate your desire to procure a quality InsertValve that meets your specifications. Let us know if you need any other information.
Thank you in advance for your business.
Michael J. Mecredy Service Line Manager – InsertValve / Water & Wastewater Markets 704-737-8825 Cc: Frank Porter – Porter Associates
Eric Norris – TEAM Florida office
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