PUR 7776 - YSI Inc.pdf

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DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

AGENCY: Florida Department of Environmental Protection

TITLE: YSI Incorporated - EXO Advanced Multi-Parameter Sondes Instruments, Sensors, Annual Equipment, Accessories, Maintenance and Repair Agreement Short description of the commodity or service desired: YSI Incorporated - EXO Advanced Multi-Parameter Sondes Instruments, Sensors Annual Equipment, Accessories, Maintenance and Repair Agreement

CONTACT

Name: Kimberly Bowling Address: 3800 Commonwealth Blvd, Carr Bldg, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Telephone: 850-245-2361 Email: kimberly.bowling@floridadep.gov

Internal tracking number, if any: 2025SS007 (SS-11422)

Date posted: January 15, 2025 Last day for receipt of information: February 6, 2025

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 81101706 Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

Twelve (12) months

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

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection (ORCP), Florida Coastal Management Program

(FCMP)

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):

Chapter 380.020, Florida Statutes; Aquatic Preserve Program (AP) are designated as Outstanding Florida Waters (OFW; 62-302.700 FAC) a designation that confers additional water quality

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protections, but requires data on water quality status and trends. The AP water quality programs are a priority for the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection (RCP) and data is used for agency decisions.

Annual maintenance of Sondes and sensors are required to maintain equipment in compliance with Department protocols, quality assurance plans and SOPs. To maintain the equipment warranty, equipment maintenance is required to be completed by the manufacturer Xylem-YSI. Equipment to be purchased will replace failing and obsolete equipment. Equipment will be purchased through the manufacturer (Xylem-YSI) with a 3-year manufacturer warranty offered only through Xylem-

YSI.

Intended Single Source:

YSI Incorporated 52 Palomino Cir Boca Raton, FL 33487

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$220,000

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):

Aquatic preserves (AP) are designated as Outstanding Florida Waters (OFW; 62-302.700 FAC), a designation that confers additional water quality protections, but requires data on water quality status and trends. The AP water quality programs are a priority for the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection (RCP) and data is used for agency decisions. Annual maintenance of Sondes and sensors are required to maintain equipment in compliance with Department protocols, quality assurance plans and SOPs. To maintain the equipment warranty, equipment maintenance is required to be completed by the manufacturer YSI Incorporated. Equipment to be purchased will replace failing and obsolete equipment. Equipment will be purchased through the manufacturer, YSI Incorporated, with a 3-year manufacturer warranty offered only through YSI Incorporated.

YSI Incorporated, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xylem Coporation, 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 Incorporated. Additionally any repairs needed be completed by YSI Incorporated to prevent voiding the warranty.

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

Lisa Yarborough, Program Administrator, Budget

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Alex Reed, Director of Resilience and Coastal Protection Kimberly Bowling, 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.