PUR 7776 Single Source with YSI Incorporated.pdf

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 1 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

AGENCY: Department of Environmental Protection

TITLE: Single Source with YSI Incorporated Short description of the commodity or service desired: Purchase of EXO Data Sondes, Sensors and Components to conduct water quality assessments.

CONTACT

Name: Belinda Croft Address: 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS93, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Telephone: 850.245.2467 Email: Belinda.Croft@FloridaDEP.gov

Internal tracking number, if any: 2023SS002

Date posted: August 26, 2022 Last day for receipt of information: September 19, 2022

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.

Commodity or Contractual Service Required (commodity or United National Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

41111965 Water Sensor 41104000 Sampling Equipment

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

12 months

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection (ORCP), SE Region - Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Performance and/or Design Requirements (e.g. intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate):

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Department)- Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection (ORCP) Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) and Florida Keys Aquatic Preserves (FKAP), is seeking to purchase sondes, sensors, and supplies that will allow three additional sondes to be used for the continuous water quality monitoring program.

Xylem/YSI Incorporated is the sole manufacturer and distributor of sensors that are compatible with the YSI Datasondes that are already deployed by DEP in the Florida Keys. Xylem/YSI EXO2 series sondes are the approved data collection devices for use in NOAA/NERR System Wide

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 2 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

Monitoring Program (SWMP). These sensors are needed to expand the continuous water quality monitoring program to include two additional sites. To ensure compatibility with existing equipment, it is imperative that the sensors and supplies be purchased from YSI. Xylem is the sole manufacturer of YSI products and the only vendor available to the State of Florida.

Total List Price: $56,941.50 | - Total Line Item Discount: $5,686.92 | - Bottom Line Discount:

$0.00 | Grand Total: $51,254.58

Intended Single Source:

YSI Incorporated

Estimated Dollar Amount:

Estimated $51,254.58

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, service or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):

YSI Inc. is a manufacturer of water quality and environmental monitoring sensors, telemetry instrumentation, and related products and services. This letter serves to inform you that YSI is the sole manufacturer and supplier of the line of instruments and sensors known as the “EXO”, (e.g.:

EXO1, EXO2, EXO Handheld). EXO series water quality monitoring devices utilize a unique “smart sensor” design that allows for the reduction in calibration time and in calibration materials.

The EXO platform’s innovative integration of Bluetooth technology also aids in the ease of calibration. Sensors are wet-mateable and extremely durable due to their welded titanium cases.

For quality assurance and to ensure instrument compatibility, it is imperative that this water quality monitoring equipment and replacement supplies be purchased from YSI. Additionally, any repairs needed on this equipment must be completed by YSI to prevent voiding the warranty. To find an authorized center in your area go to http://www.ysi.com/product-service.php Scott Wolf Regional Sales Manager - Florida Xylem Analytics, North America Mobile : 281.254.5719 Scott.Wolf@Xyleminc.com http://www.xylemanalytics.com/us/en-us

Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Patricia Rose, Operations and Management Consultant Manager Nicholas Parr, FKNMS Liaison/Program Consultant Alex Reed, Director of Resilience and Coastal Protection Belinda Croft, Purchasing Specialist Supervisor

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in Rule 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 120.57(3), F.S.