PUR_7776 - YSI Inc.pdf

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DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

AGENCY: Florida Department of Environmental Protection

TITLE: EXO Advanced Multi-Parameter instruments, accessories, maintenance and repair Short description of the commodity or service desired: EXO Advanced Multi-Parameter instruments, accessories, maintenance and repair.

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: 2026SS009 (SS-15226)

Date posted: February 25, 2026 Last day for receipt of information: March 18, 2026

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):

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):

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection (ORCP), Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP) coordinates a number of coastal management activities with DEP programs, state agencies, water management districts and local governments that have responsibilities for managing coastal resources. The program's goal is to coordinate local, state and federal agency activities using existing laws to ensure that Florida's coast is as valuable to future generations as it is today.

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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 protections but requires data on water quality status and trends. The AP water quality programs are a priority for the ORCP and FCMP divisions and data is used for critical agency decisions.

FCMP utilizes the line of instruments and sensors known as the “EXO”, (e.g.: EXO1, EXO2, EXO Handheld) provided by YSI, Inc. The EXO Advanced Multi-Parameter Sondes (EXO1, EXO2, and EXO3), the ProSeries water quality instruments (ProDSS, ProPlus, ProQuatro) and their compatible sensors and accessories. EXO and ProDSS series water quality monitoring devices utilize a unique “smart sensor” design that allows for the reduction in calibration time and in calibration materials. These sensors are extremely durable due to their welded titanium cases. The EXO platform’s innovative integration of Bluetooth technology also aids in the ease of calibration.

Maintenance of sondes and sensors is required to stay in compliance with Department protocols, quality assurance plans and standard operating procedure (SOP). To maintain the equipment warranty, equipment maintenance is required to be completed by the manufacturer YSI Inc.to prevent void.

Intended Single Source:

YSI Inc.

1725 Brannum Lane Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$216,000

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):

YSI Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xylem Corporation, is the sole manufacturer and provider of the line of instruments and sensors known as the “EXO”, (e.g.: EXO1, EXO2, EXO Handheld).

For quality assurance and to ensure instrument compatibility, it is imperative that this water quality monitoring equipment and replacement supplies be purchased from YSI Inc. Any repairs or maintenance required for this equipment must be performed by YSI Incorporated to preserve the manufacturer’s warranty.

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

Lisa Yarborough, Program Administrator, Budget Jennifer Harper, Deputy 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

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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.