SS_2095_Combined_Docs.pdf

This is a Sole Source Form from the County of Sarasota, Florida's Public Works Department for procuring an Automated Outfall Structure (AOS) from Flood-Con, LLC. The document details a flood control device that utilizes a solar panel, electrical sensors, and a rain gauge to monitor and control water levels. The AOS is a patented technology that provides automated flood control monitoring with remote web-based console access. The estimated expenditure for the project is $32,600.00, and the procurement is being processed as a sole source procurement due to the unique nature of the device.

Flood-Con, LLC, headquartered in Homewood, Alabama with an office in St. Petersburg, Florida, is confirmed as the sole distributor of this Automated Outfall Structure for the State of Florida. The Public Works department was unable to locate any similar device offering automated water level control, and the technology is protected by a patent (US9400085B2) titled "Method, System, and Apparatus for Flood Control". The sole source justification emphasizes that the device will provide responsive, automated flood control for abutting parcels and roadway flooding. The procurement is within the $150,000 authorization limit and is scheduled for procurement approval on 07/31/2025.