Electrodialysis Reversal System Equipment, Products and Related Chemicals

Sarasota County Public Utilities is pursuing a sole source procurement for Electrodialysis Reversal (EDR) System Equipment, Products, and Related Chemicals, specifically targeting the Carlton Water Treatment Facility. The procurement focuses on obtaining proprietary water treatment equipment and specialized chemicals from Veolia WTS Solutions USA, Inc., with the primary objective of disinfecting raw groundwater and converting it into potable drinking water. The solicitation, numbered 2025-ISS-580, was released on November 7, 2025, with a response deadline of November 14, 2025, at 5:00 pm, requiring electronic submission through the ProcureNow portal. Potential respondents must be authorized by Veolia WTS Solutions USA, Inc. to supply these specific products and services, with the county reserving the right to convert to a competitive solicitation if alternative vendors can demonstrate equivalent capabilities. Key deliverables include EDR system equipment, preventative and corrective maintenance, and the proprietary Hypersperse MDC706 chemical, which is critical to the water treatment process. The deadline for questions is November 12, 2025, and all communications will be managed by Procurement and Contracts Specialist Brittany Gibson from the Office of Financial Management.

The procurement is structured as a sole source opportunity, effectively restricting participation to vendors specifically authorized by Veolia WTS Solutions USA, Inc. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The contract appears to be focused on maintaining the existing water treatment infrastructure at the Carlton Water Treatment Facility, with an emphasis on preserving existing warranties and system integrity. While a precise award value is not specified, the procurement is characterized as an expenditure over $250,000 for the fiscal/contract year. The solicitation covers equipment replacement, maintenance, repairs, and chemical procurement necessary for ongoing water treatment operations in Sarasota County, specifically serving the Siesta Key CDP jurisdiction. The sole source nature of the procurement underscores the specialized and proprietary technology required for the water treatment process, with Veolia WTS Solutions USA, Inc. being identified as the exclusive provider capable of meeting the county's specific technical requirements.