Exemption_Revision_7_2026-ISS-655.pdf

This is a Sole Source Exemption Revision form for Sarasota County, Florida's procurement of specialized plumbing parts for jail control systems from I-CON Systems Inc. The procurement seeks components designed to regulate flushing and water pressure while providing intelligent water conservation and management capabilities specifically engineered for correctional facilities to prevent water abuse and contraband destruction. The solicitation requires interested vendors to submit an Intent to Sole Source Response form with supporting documentation by March 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with questions due by March 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. No site visits or bidders' conferences are scheduled. The County asserts that I-CON Systems Inc holds exclusive intellectual property rights including trademarks, patents, and pending patents for these proprietary components, and maintains there is no like product that can collectively meet the specified function and performance requirements.

The solicitation does not disclose specific contract pricing, quantities, contract term length, renewal options, or funding amounts in available materials. I-CON Systems Inc serves as the incumbent vendor, though Sarasota County reserves the right to cancel the sole source designation and issue a competitive solicitation if other respondents demonstrate the ability to supply the same or substantially similar products and services. No specific set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise designations are identified. All materials must be shipped F.O.B. Destination with invoices submitted to the Sarasota County Finance Department including the purchase order number. The contract will be governed by Florida law, and the County maintains the right to terminate the purchase order at any time upon written notice.