Summary

This is a Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form submitted by Pinellas County Utilities for a sole source procurement of Sewer Inspection Equipment Replacement Parts & Repairs. The requisitioning project, managed by Anderson Mitchell, seeks to continue the county's relationship with CUES Inc. for genuine Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) CCTV equipment, replacement parts, and Granite Net Sewer Software maintenance and support services. The procurement is identified as Contract No. 26-0099-N, with a Notice of Intent to Sole Source requiring interested contractors to submit technical responses via OpenGov by Tuesday, November 28, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The contract is coded under NIGP 89064 and encompasses mainline cameras, transporters, and future CUES equipment with manufacturer warranty coverage. The current contract expires on January 31, 2026, with potential renewal through January 31, 2027.

The total budget estimate for this yearly engagement is $130,000, with Pinellas County having already encumbered $36,924.41 on FY25 Purchase Order 465587 and budgeting an additional $130,000.00 for FY26. CUES Inc. serves as the incumbent vendor and sole authorized provider, with the justification based on compatibility and warranty requirements specific to the county's existing CUES TV inspection equipment. This procurement represents a continuation of a long-standing relationship that has existed since July 18, 2006, and was previously approved under Contract No. 156-0533-SS by the Purchasing Director on September 8, 2016. The Non-Competitive Oversight Committee approval was obtained from committee members Merry Celeste, Don Crowell, and Chris Rose, along with the Department ACA.