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COLLIER COUNTY

SINGLE SOURCE

FOR

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE BADGER METER, INC.

Jedidiah Wieland, Management Analyst

Procurement Services Division

3295 Tamiami Trail E,Naples, FL, 34112 jedidiah.wieland@colliercountyfl.gov

(239) 252-8465

Single Source Title: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE BADGER METER, INC.

Table Of Contents

1. NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESIGNATE SINGLE SOURCE

2. NOTICE OF PROPOSED INTENT

3. SOLE/SINGLE SOURCE INFORMATION

4. ACTION TO BE TAKEN

5. RESPONSE SUBMITTALS

6. ATTACHMENTS

1. NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESIGNATE SINGLE SOURCE

NOTICE OF INTENT NUMBER: PUR 11713

TITLE: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE BADGER METER, INC.

RELEASE DATE: Monday, June 30, 2025

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, July 7, 2025 @ 3:00 pm

2. NOTICE OF PROPOSED INTENT

As requested by the Procurement (hereinafter, the “Division or Department”), the Collier County Board of

County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, “County”) intends to designate sole/single source 6/30/2025 - 9/30/2027 and award without competition if it is determined to be in the best interest of the

County. The Notice of Intent to Designate Sole/Single Source is not a request for pricing or a commitment to purchase.

The Procurement Ordinance, 17-08, as amended, Section Eleven, Procurement Methods defines single and sole source, as follows:

• Sole source refers to a procurement where the selection of one particular supplier to the exclusion of all others may be based on a lack of competition, proprietary technology, copyright, warranty or a supplier's unique capability.

• Single source refers to a procurement directed to one source because of standardization, warranty, or other factors, even though other competitive sources may be available.

The intent is to verify whether the specification for the commodity specified below are non-restrictive and capable of being met by more than one company and verify with the vendor community that there are no other viable alternative vendors.

3. SOLE/SINGLE SOURCE INFORMATION

Manufacturer Name: Badger Meter, Inc.

Vendor/Provider Name: Badger Meter, Inc.

Description of Intended Products or Services Provided:

Telog data recorders, cables, batteries, Telogers Enterprise and software, services, maintenance, and support is only provided as a sole source through Badger Meter. Telog recorders and software are only available through

Badger Meter. They are the sole authorized manufacturer representative for these products in the State of

Florida including Collier County.

The Badger Meter products for Telog software pressure sensor, recorders and services utilized to collect real world pressure data in Collier County’s pressure pipe networks and water levels in some County irrigation ponds. These also are critical to the equipment in place and are required to meet/comply with applicable local, state, and Federal codes, regulations, standards, policies, and operating permits.

Sole/Single Source Justification: Sole Source Provider

4. ACTION TO BE TAKEN

No action is required if you agree the proposed purchase is a valid sole/single source. If you disagree, Respondents shall respond prior to the closing date and time specified herein and provide written explanation or other documentation contesting the proposed designation. Respondents must submit the following information:

A. The name of the interested party; and

B. A detailed explanation consisting of documentation showing that there are other qualified sources for the identified services herein.

This is not an invitation to submit a bid or quote. Respondents are not to provide pricing.

All responses will be reviewed by the Procurement Services Division and the Division requesting the product or service which will be the sole determining power in establishing the approved equal status of the commodity offered by the respondent. The Procurement Services Division shall consider such responses and notify all submittal respondents of the decision whether to designate as a Sole/Single Source, which decision shall not be submit to objection, protest, or appeal.

The Procurement Services Division staff is the only authorized contact for inquiring or responding to this notice. All responses shall be submitted online via the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online

Bidding System: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl

5. RESPONSE SUBMITTALS

1. Intent to Sole Source Response Form*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Intent_to_Sole_Source_respo...

*Response required

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