NTS-2025-012-AH_Purchase_of_InfoWater_Pro_Hydraulic_Modeling_Software_from_DLT_Solutions,_LLC.pdf

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement

Subject:

Document Number:

Date:

Written Response Due:

Time:

E-mail Address:

Purchase of InfoWater Pro Hydraulic Modeling Software from DLT Solutions, LLC

NTS-2025-012-AH

February 6, 2025

February 13, 2025

2:00 PM EST

bids@citynmb.com

This is not a Request for Proposals and there is no solicitation available. The proposed contract action is for product or services for which the City intends to negotiate and award with only one source under the authority of the City of North Miami Beach City Code Section 3-4.8. Any responses received as a result of this Notice of Intent shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses will not be considered as proposals, bids, or quotes.

The City of North Miami Beach, Florida intends to negotiate a Sole Source procurement:

Request Department/Office: NMB Water

Product and/or services to be purchased: Purchase of InfoWater Pro Hydraulic Modeling Software from DLT Solutions, LLC

Anticipated Cost: $5,107.96

Sole Source Justification: Company is the Master Government Aggregator reselling and distributing Autodesk software products to government customers in the United States. NMB Water has been using the software since February 2021.

Active to be Taken: Interested firms or individuals may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting in writing their name, address, point of contact, telephone number, email, and a statement regarding capability to provide the specified procurement per the attached specifications. Interested firms will be considered only if they respond with clear and convincing documentation that they are capable of meeting or exceeding the requirements stated herein. All responses received within seven (7) calendar days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be reviewed by the City. A determination by the Chief Procurement Officer & sourcing Buyer II not to compete this proposed action based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer.

All responses must be in writing and returned to ATTN: City of North Miami Beach, 17011 NE 19th Ave., Suite 315, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 by: e-mail to bids@citynmb.com. Note the number of the Sole Source Information inquiry on documentation.

mailto:bids@citynmb.com

17011 N.E.19th Ave., Suite 315 North Miami Beach, FL 33162 • P: 305-948-2946 • F: 305-957-3522 • bids@citynmb.com

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION

TO:

VIA:

FROM:

DATE:

Mario A. Diaz City Manager

Chief Procurement Officer

__________________________ (Name)

__________________________ (Department)

RE: _____________________________________________________________________________

Annual Expenditure not to Exceed: $ ____________________ Vendor # ___________________

Section 3-4.5 Exemptions for Bidding, Purchase of the following materials and services shall be exempt from the bidding process and subject to the spending limitations provided in subsection 3-3.14, unless otherwise provided by State law: a. Sole source purchases. Sole-source supplies and services, such as unique, patented, or franchised supplies or services, are exempt if the Purchasing Agent determines, after conducting a good faith review of available sources, that the particular supply or service is available from only one (1) source.

Sole Source Justification: 3-4.8 Sole Source Purchasing. Department heads may recommend purchase of a part, commodity, or service from a sole source supplier after a reasonable search has been made to find other suppliers. The recommendation shall include a written justification documenting the potential vendors contacted, and the results. The Purchasing Agent shall either confirm the lack of additional suppliers or inform the Department of potential suppliers.

Approved Date

________ _________ Chief Procurement Officer (Up to $25,000)

Mario A. Diaz, City Manager (Up to $50,000) ________ _________

Purchases exceeding $50,000.00 will be placed on the next Commission Agenda pending Procurement review.

SOLE SOURCE REQUEST FORM

PROCUREMENT EXPLANATION MEMO

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION

TO:

VIA:

Mario A. Diaz, City Manager

Chief Procurement Officer

FROM:

Name

Title/Department

DATE:

RE:

Fiscal Amount not to Exceed: $ Vendor #_________

Purpose (How does it align with City NMB Strategic Plan?):

Background:

Recommendation:

Fiscal Impact / Account Number(s):

Contact Person(s):

17011 N.E.19th Ave., Suite 315 North Miami Beach, FL 33162 • P: 305-948-2946 • bids@citynmb.com mailto:bids@citynmb.com

Autodesk, Inc. The Landmark @ One Market Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA, 94105-5104

Phone +1 415 507 5000 autodesk.com

AUTHORIZATION LETTER

To Whom It May Concern:

Autodesk, Inc. herby certifies that the following company:

DLT Solutions LLC

2411 Dulles Corner Park, Suite 800

Herndon, VA 20171

Toll Free: 800-262-4358 is the Master Government Aggregator reselling and distributing Autodesk software products and services to government customers in the United States and as such DLT

Solutions LLC is entitled to receive support from Autodesk and to have access to any technical documentation, updates, upgrades, renewals, and other elements necessary for the support of Autodesk’s software products.

The authorization letter is valid through January 31, 2026, and may be renewed by

Autodesk, Inc.

For questions, please contact Joseph Noori, US Government Partner Manager, Americas

Channel Sales, at +1(202) 350-3005 or joseph.noori@autodesk.com.

Sincerely, Joseph Noori

Autodesk, Inc.

US Government Partner Manager, Americas Channel Sales mailto:joseph.noori@autodesk.com

We have been utilizing Infowater Pro hydraulic modeling software package for a few years through Innovyze, Inc, however they were recently acquired by Autodesk, Inc. Autodesk Inc. is a world renowned distributor of Autocad drafting software.

We have over the years dealt with DLT solutions to acquire our Autocad subscription therefore we already have a connection with DLT Solutions and they have been a registered vendor with the City for many years.

The purpose of this Sole Source letter is for the procurement and renewal of our hydraulic modeling software called Infowater Pro, which they represent as a reseller for Government entities.

This purchase aligns with the City's strategic plan goals of achieving a "High Performing City Organization" as well providing "Great Customer Service" and be "Financially Sound".

Background: Infowater Pro has been utilized by NMB Water's Engineering Division since 2021 as an essential tool to to make design decisions as relates to our water distribution system. This software has allowed us to hydraulically model improvements being planned and evaluate contemplated changes.

Previously, this purchase was made through Innovyze, Inc, which was acquired by Autodesk and who uses DLT Solutions, Inc as a government reseller.

Recommendation: It is NMB Water's recommendation to continue with the Infowater Pro software subscription and purchase it through DLT Solutions, Inc.

Infowater Pro Government Single user Annual Subscrition Renewal Subscription period 2/3/25 to 2/2/26