Badger_Meter_Letter_3-2026.pdf

This is a sole source letter from Badger Meter, Inc. confirming its status as the exclusive provider of specified water metering equipment and software for the City of Holly Hill, Florida. The products covered under this sole source designation include E-Series Ultrasonic Meters, Recordall Disc Meters, Recordall Compound Series/Combo Meters, Recordall Turbo Series Meters, HR-E Encoders, HR-E LCD Encoders, BEACON SaaS, BEACON Mobile Reading Solutions, and ORION Endpoints. The letter, dated March 9, 2026, was issued by Matthew B. Gieseke, Assistant Secretary and Proposal Lead at Badger Meter, to Ms. Mary Mearshmeimer at the City of Holly Hill, establishing Badger Meter as the sole source provider for the municipality's metering system needs. The notice period for this sole source procurement is seven days, with no competitive bid opening scheduled.

Badger Meter justifies its sole source status based on its position as the original manufacturer of the specified equipment, the proprietary nature of the products, and the absence of regional distributors or interchangeable alternatives from competing manufacturers. The equipment is uniquely compatible with the City of Holly Hill's existing metering system infrastructure and operational requirements, making Badger Meter the only known source capable of meeting the municipality's specialized needs. Contact information for inquiries has been provided as 800-876-3837 or proposals@badgermeter.com.