Fontaine-Aquanox and Sanitaire Products and Parts

Sarasota County is conducting a sole source procurement (Solicitation #2023-ISS-053) for Fontaine-Aquanox actuator products and parts, and Sanitaire diffused aeration equipment and replacement parts through the county's Public Utilities Department. The procurement specifically involves renewing a contract with MKI Services, Inc., the sole authorized dealer for Fontaine-Aquanox water control gates in Florida and the authorized representative for Xylem Sanitaire products in most of the state. The goods being procured include actuators for weir gates and replacement parts for existing diffusers used in water and wastewater facilities, with key objectives focused on maintaining and replacing specialized water control infrastructure. The solicitation was released on October 20, 2023, with questions due by October 24, 2023, and final responses required by October 25, 2023, at 5:00 pm. Responses must be submitted electronically through https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/scgov, and the county has indicated that if alternative vendors can demonstrate the ability to supply equivalent products or services, they may cancel the sole source procurement and pursue a competitive solicitation.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The incumbent vendor is MKI Services, Inc., who has been identified as the exclusive dealer through manufacturer correspondence from Fontaine-Aquanox Water Control Gates and Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. The existing infrastructure involves water and wastewater systems that require specialized actuators and diffuser replacement parts. The estimated annual expenditure for this contract is $50,000, with a contract period spanning from December 18, 2023, to December 17, 2024. The procurement is for the Water/Wastewater Division and covers replacement parts for existing systems, with the Procurement Official authorized to approve budgeted expenditures up to the specified amount. Vendors interested in responding must complete an Intent to Sole Source Response form and upload supporting documentation demonstrating their capability to provide equivalent products or services.