SS_1908_r3_ISS_Binder.pdf

The document is an Exemption Revision Form and Sole Source Form for Sarasota County's Health & Human Services Department, specifically the Mosquito Management Division, seeking to renew a sole source procurement with ADAPCO LLC for Dibrom Concentrate. The contract covers individual purchases of Dibrom Concentrate for mosquito control, with a one-year renewal from 11/6/2023 to 11/5/2024 and no change to the estimated expenditure amount. The product will be used in aerial treatments to control adult mosquito populations as part of the Integrated Pest Management Plan, with the goal of reducing pesticide resistance.

The procurement involves an estimated annual expenditure of $700,000.00, classified in the "Over $250K" expenditure range. ADAPCO LLC is identified as the only authorized vendor and distributor of AMVAC Chemical Corporation's Dibrom Concentrate, with exclusive distribution rights for U.S. Military and non-military customers in numerous states, including Florida. The justification emphasizes the product's critical role in reducing mosquito-borne disease risks and supporting the county's pest management strategy. The sole source authorization has been approved by procurement officials, with the contract spanning from 11/06/2020 to 11/05/2023, and includes provisions for budgeted expenditures up to $50,000 prior to additional authorization.