CUES

The City of Sanford, Florida is pursuing a single-source procurement for a specialized manhole camera system component from CUES, specifically a camera assembly (Model MZ300-08031202) for pipeline and manhole inspection purposes. The procurement is being managed by the Public Works and Utilities Department through the Finance Department's Procurement Division, with a contract tracking number SS 24/25-126. The procurement is justified by the proprietary nature of the CUES product, which requires certified parts and service to maintain performance and warranty standards. Commodity codes associated with this purchase include 055 012 (Camera, Video, Automotive) and 890 030 (Manholes and Manhole Covers). The procurement timeline indicates the notice was posted on 8/18/2025 with an expiration date of 9/1/2025, suggesting a relatively short response window. The total contract value is $7,900.46 for a one-year term, and the procurement contact is Maria A. Green, Purchasing Coordinator, who can be reached at 407.688.5030 or maria.green@sanfordfl.gov.

The solicitation appears open to alternative suppliers who can demonstrate equivalent product capabilities, with an explicit invitation for vendors to submit statements of qualifications if they believe they can provide comparable products or services. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the documentation, the procurement process seems designed to allow potential alternative vendors an opportunity to compete. The single-source justification suggests a preference for CUES-specific technology, which may limit meaningful competition. The procurement is specifically for a camera assembly component, indicating potential integration requirements with existing pipeline inspection infrastructure. The relatively modest contract value of $7,900.46 suggests this is a targeted, specific procurement rather than a broad, comprehensive contract. The document does not explicitly outline evaluation criteria beyond the requirement of providing equivalent performance and compatibility with existing systems.