SS_2100_Combined_Docs.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 2025-ISS-523
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- Sarasota County, Siesta Key CDP, Florida
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This is a Sole Source Form from Sarasota County Public Works for a procurement related to an ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system upgrade at the Siesta Key Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The project involves procuring parts and services to replace a damaged UV filtering disinfection system from Nuvonics (formerly Aquionics Inc.), with Environmental Equipment Services, LLC (EES) identified as the sole authorized representative for municipal equipment, service, parts, and installation in Florida. The estimated expenditure for the fiscal/contract year is $180,000.00, falling within the $150,001 - $250,000 range.
The sole source justification is based on the proprietary design of the existing UV disinfection system, with Nuvonics being the original manufacturer. The county asserts that using equipment from any other manufacturer could compromise system functionality, invalidate existing warranties, and potentially breach regulatory standards for wastewater disinfection. Environmental Equipment Services, LLC is specifically designated as the sole authorized representative for Nuvonics in Florida, and the procurement is structured to ensure compatibility with the existing infrastructure at the Siesta Key Installation. The UV disinfection system is critical for treating discharge water to meet regulatory compliance standards before release into the bay.
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Ken Kershner Regional Director - Americas
July 14, 2025
To: Sarasota County Public Works
From: Nuvonics formerly Aquionics, Inc.
Subject: Sole Source Letter – UV Disinfection System Upgrade
This letter is to confirm that Nuvonics formerly Aquionics Inc. is the sole authorized manufacturer of equipment and technical components for the existing UV disinfection system installed at the Sarasota County Siesta Key Installation.
Further, Environmental Equipment Services LLC (EES) is the sole authorized Representative for all municipal related equipment (new or upgrades), service, parts and installation for Nuvonics formerly Aquionics in the state of Florida.
The current UV system in use was originally manufactured and commissioned by Aquionics Inc. Due to the proprietary design, and unique component requirements, only Nuvonics formerly Aquionics equipment is compatible with the existing infrastructure. This ensures proper system functionality, operational safety, and regulatory compliance.
Any equipment or components not sourced directly from Nuvonics formerly Aquionics Inc.
could result in performance degradation, invalidating existing warranties, and potentially breach of regulatory standards for wastewater disinfection.
Accordingly, we respectfully request that Sarasota County Public Works recognize Nuvonics formerly Aquionics Inc. through Environmental Equipment Services LLC (EES) in Florida as the sole source for this UV system upgrade project.
If you have any questions or require additional documentation, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
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