Notice_of_Intent_to_Procure_Non-Competitively_6.21.pdf

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Sole Source Hach Agreement for Equipment and Maintenance
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24-0638-N
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Pinellas County, Florida

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This document is a Notice of Intent to Procure Non-Competitively issued by Pinellas County's Administrative Services Purchasing & Risk Management Division, specifically for Hach Brand Instruments and Maintenance. Pinellas County intends to pursue a non-competitive procurement method for purchasing testing equipment with maintenance, including OEM laboratory supplies and water quality monitoring systems. The contract will be a three-year agreement, with interested contractors required to submit responses via OpenGov by Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Hach Company is identified as the sole authorized manufacturer and direct distributor of Hach Brand Instruments, which includes multiple brands such as Evita, GLI, Hach, Homeland Security Technologies, and several others.

The procurement notice specifies that contractors who believe they can meet or exceed the stated requirements must provide convincing technical data to support their position. Responses to the notice will be used to determine whether bona fide competition exists. The document includes contact information for the Division Director, Merry Celeste, and provides accommodation instructions for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in the proceeding. The procurement is specifically for water quality monitoring systems and related equipment, with the county seeking to establish a direct relationship with the manufacturer to ensure comprehensive coverage of their technical and maintenance needs.

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Administrative Services

Purchasing & Risk Management Merry Celeste, CPPB, CPM

Division Director

NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROCURE NON‐COMPETITIVELY

CONTRACT NO. 24‐0638‐N

TO: ALL INTERESTED CONTRACTORS

PURCHASE OF:

Pinellas County intends to recommend the non‐compete method of procurement for the purchase of:

Hach Brand Instruments and Maintenance

Purchase testing equipment with maintenance, including OEM laboratory supplies and water quality monitoring systems.

Hach Company is the sole authorized manufacturer and direct distributor of‐ Hach Brand Instruments.

Hach Brand Products – Instruments and Chemistry: Brands to include, but not limited to ‐ Other Hach Brands

Evita, GLI, Hach, Homeland Security Technologies, OPS Systems, ORBISPHERE, POLYMETRON, Sigma ANATEL, Dr. Lange, Environmental Test Strips, Evita, GLI, HIAC, Homeland Security Technologies, Hydrolab, IQ Scientific

Instruments, Lachat Instruments, Leica Microsystems, Marsh‐McBirney, MET ONE, OPS Systems.

This will be a three‐year agreement.

Contractors who believe they can meet or exceed the stated requirements must provide convincing technical data sufficient to support their position. The Pinellas County Purchasing Department must receive replies to this notice no later than close of business on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 3:00 pm. After this date an the award will be made. Responses to this notice will be used to determine whether bona fide competition exists. Responses and/or questions must be submitted via OpenGov by the deadline listed above.

“PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING/EVENT, SHOULD CALL 727/464‐4062 (VOICE/TDD) FAX 727/464‐4157, NOT LATER THAN

SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING.”

Merry Celeste, CPPB, CPM Division Director

400 South Fort Harrison Avenue

Clearwater, FL 33756 Phone (727) 464‐3664

Fax (727) 464‐4060

V/TDD (727) 464‐4062

www.pinellas.gov

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