Chemco_Sole_Source_Letter.pdf

This is a Sole Source Notice from the City of Holly Hill, Florida, regarding the procurement of lime slaking systems and related services from Chemco Systems, L.P. The notice establishes a seven-day public notice period with no bid opening scheduled, as Chemco Systems, L.P. has been identified as the sole authorized provider of lime slaking systems for the City's Public Works water treatment facility. The systems and their proprietary components are specifically designed for the City's existing water treatment operations and are not interchangeable with equipment from other manufacturers. Chemco Systems, L.P. serves as the exclusive distributor for all original equipment manufacturer replacement parts and the only authorized service provider for the installed lime slaking systems.

The justification for sole source procurement is based on the specialized design and compatibility requirements of the equipment, which prevent any other manufacturer or distributor from providing the required parts or service necessary to maintain the City's existing systems. No alternative vendors can meet the technical specifications and operational requirements established by the City's current water treatment infrastructure.