SS_2099_Combined_Docs.pdf
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- Sarasota County, Siesta Key CDP, Florida
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This document is a Sole Source Form from Sarasota County Public Utilities for procuring a Portable MARS Meter Testing Solution from OW Investors LLC DBA MARS Company. The procurement is for a portable MARS VF-10 Water Meter Test Bench, which includes MARS M3Meter Management Enterprise Software, calibration and certification services, training, and equipment installation. The proposed solution is a smaller, portable unit designed to set worldwide standards for small meter testing and management, with an estimated expenditure of $400,000.00. The system is specifically intended to help Sarasota County reduce unaccounted water in their system by providing more in-depth understanding of meter performance.
MARS Company is positioned as the sole authorized vendor for this procurement, claiming to be the only manufacturer producing computer-driven water meter test equipment and associated software in the United States. The justification for sole source procurement includes meeting American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and American Water Works Association (AWWA) industry standards, with no other vendors identified as capable of supplying a similar product or service. The company emphasizes its unique ability to provide on-site installation, training, and ongoing hardware and software maintenance, noting that any modifications without their involvement would void warranties, calibrations, and performance certifications. The procurement is being processed through Sarasota County's Public Utilities Department, specifically within the Field Operations Division.
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MARS Company | 3925 SW 13th Street, Ocala, Florida 34474 marswater.com
May 29, 2025
Mr. Andy Ward Field Operations Division Manager City of Sarasota 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd Sarasota FL 34240
Dear Mr. Ward:
The MARS Company Proposal is for the MARS VF-10 System to operate with the MARS M3 Enterprise Software. In this case, all meter testing will be performed and operated under the same testing procedures and securely stored on a centralized SQL database.
MARS Company is the only manufacturer that produces computer-driven high-speed water meter test equipment and turnkey installation packages in the United States. We are also the sole producer of computer software designed to meet the meter testing needs and fully comply with the American Water Works Association (AWWA) testing recommendations for the modern Utility, complete with an operational database. This software is used in a meter shop, a mobile meter test van, or in conjunction with a truck-mounted test system. With other MARS Company Diversified Products, we operate directly and through several major distributors and manufacturer representatives in various locations in the U.S.
and Canada.
However, with the meter test equipment and the MARS M3 Software used in a meter shop, a mobile meter test van, or with a truck-mounted test system, MARS Company operates directly with the Utility and, due to the technical nature of this product, is the only authorized representative to provide service and support.
As the sole source, MARS Company provides ongoing service and technical support for the M3 Meter Management Enterprise Software and the MARS-designed Water Meter Test Bench Systems.
MARS Company is the only manufacturer to provide on-site installation, training, and ongoing hardware and software maintenance of water meter test bench systems. MARS must be involved with any MARS Equipment or Software modifications, alternations, or relocation; otherwise, all warranties, calibrations, accuracy certifications, and performance objectives are considered null and void.
Please call me on (352) 804-5339 if you have further questions or comments.
Sincerely, MARS Company
Michael L. Mastic Vice President
CC: Mr. Dave Corey – CEO, MARS Company Mr. Stuart Sanderson – MARS Company
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