3-SS Letter(s).pdf

This is a sole source procurement notice from Hillsborough County, Florida, regarding the award of ProMinent brand analyzers and Endress+Hauser parts, repair, consumables, and training services. The procurement is intended for TriNova, Inc., as the sole source provider for a five-year period. The equipment includes flow meters, level and pressure transducers, and analyzers that support critical daily operations across county potable water, reclaimed water, and wastewater treatment facilities to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient treatment processes. The county reserves the right to extend the contract term, adjust the scope of services based on changing conditions and updated requirements, and increase the award value accordingly. Contractors who believe they can provide substantially and materially equivalent goods and services must submit clear and convincing evidence to challenge the intended award. Challenges must be submitted through the EUNA Procurement system (formerly Bonfire) no later than the stated close date for the sole source project, after which an award will be made and the county will review any properly submitted challenges to determine whether bona fide competition exists.

The total procurement cost is $1,739,113.18 for the five-year contract period. This sole source procurement is being executed in accordance with Section 3-205(2)(e) of the County's Procurement Policy, as TriNova, Inc., is the only reasonably known authorized representative for providing the required proprietary original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and services for ProMinent brand and Endress+Hauser equipment. The procurement is justified based on the need for maintenance, parts, and services specific to the existing system, which can only be provided by the OEM's authorized representative.