Hach Laboratory Products

The state and local contract opportunity is a sole-source procurement initiated by the City of Winter Park in Orange County, Florida, for laboratory products from Hach Laboratory Products. The procurement seeks to acquire testing and measurement equipment, repair parts, and related items specifically from Hach, who designed and manufactured the existing laboratory and field equipment. The contract is structured as a single-source acquisition with an estimated annual spending of $75,000 for fiscal year 2025. The procurement will remain active for fifteen business days in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057, with a posted date of June 24, 2025, and a due date of July 8, 2025. The key deliverables include Hach-branded instrumentation, chemistry products, and potentially associated software and firmware modifications, with a specific focus on maintaining compatibility with existing equipment. The procurement is justified by Hach's status as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only vendor with the specialized products and technical knowledge required for operation, repair, and service of the current laboratory systems.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The sole-source nature of the contract effectively limits participation to Hach Company, which is confirmed as the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the required products. The existing infrastructure includes laboratory and field equipment already installed by Hach, which necessitates continued procurement from the same manufacturer to ensure system integrity and compatibility. Hach's product range covers multiple brands including Evita, GLI, Homeland Security Technologies, OPS Systems, Orbisphere, Polymetron, and Sigma, with the exception of general lab accessories. The procurement is certified by the department head, David Zusi, who confirms the critical nature of these specific products. While the exact total contract value is not explicitly stated, the document indicates an estimated annual spending of $75,000, suggesting a potential contract value in that range for the fiscal year.