BPM005799_ADWR-CORS_Network_Sole_Source_Notice_2ndround.pdf

Sole Source Procurement Notification

BPM005799 ADWR – CORS Network

Arizona Department of

Administration

State Procurement Office 100 N 15th Ave., Suite 305

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Description:

In accordance with A.A.C. R2-7-E301(D) Sole Source Procurements, the state procurement administrator shall send notice to registered vendors on the electronic system to invite comments on the sole-source request for three working days. Following this period, the state procurement administrator shall either:

1. Issue written approval, with any conditions or restrictions;

2. Request additional information from the agency chief procurement officer; or

3. Deny the request if input or information received shows that more than one source is available or a reasonable alternative source exists for the procurement need.

Requesting Department: Arizona Department of Water Services

Suggested Supplier: Leica Geosystems Inc.

Estimated Cost: $960,150 over 5-years

Brief description of materials or services:

The Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is seeking a supplier to provide required software to support their Continuously Operating Reference Station

(CORS) Network. The Department utilizes Global

Positioning System (GPS) technology and Global

Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology, in conjunction with CORS to determine precise location and positioning information used by the Department as well as the public at large. The Department maintains

23 GNSS receiver/antenna combinations as part of its

CORS network. The receivers, antennas, licenses, and software were originally purchased by the Arizona

State Land Department as part of a grant and transferred to the Arizona Department of

Transportation (ADOT) in 2014 and subsequently transferred to ADWR in 2023. The 23 receiver and antenna combinations, along with the software that runs the system is on now on two ADWR virtual servers. Some of the current receivers have been replaced over the last five years, while others have now exceeded the expected life cycle and will require replacement as they continue to fail. Without the proper software and equipment, the network would fail and not continue to function.

Brief description why there is only one source available:

The software for the network servers, originated from the

Arizona State Land Department, only function with one suppliers software (Leica Spider Software), firmware and licenses required to run the statewide Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Station hardware and network.

The Spider Software is only available from Leica, maintained and supported by Leica.

Duration of Sole Source procurement: 5 years

How to Respond:

In the event that your Organization is able to provide the requested services described, please respond to BPM005799 via the State of Arizona’s online e-procurement system. Provide a response to the Sole Source Procurement Request in a separate attachment by November 21st, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. Local Arizona time.

NOTE: NO RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER November 21, 2023, AT 3:00 P.M. LOCAL ARIZONA TIME.

If you have any questions, please contact Monica Ruiz at 602-364-0033 or monica.ruiz@azdoa.gov For additional instructions on submitting your response, you may also contact the APP Helpdesk at (602) 542-7600 or visit the State Procurement Office’s Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) at https://spo.az.gov/app/supplier/QRG.

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