InsertValve and Training

Sarasota County is conducting a sole source procurement (Solicitation 2024-ISS-138) for InsertValve products and associated training from Team Industrial Services, Inc. The procurement focuses on specialized valve technology designed for utility operations, specifically engineered to minimize customer disruptions during valve replacements without requiring water shutdowns. The InsertValve offers unique technical advantages, including resilient wedge seats, true MJ connections for future pipe replacement, and the ability to repair moving parts under pressure. The county is seeking to renew the contract for a one-year period from 02/29/2024 to 02/28/2025, with electronic responses required through https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/scgov by February 16, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Potential respondents had until February 15, 2024, to submit questions, and the solicitation includes provisions allowing alternative vendors to demonstrate equivalent product capabilities. The county retains the discretion to convert the procurement to a competitive solicitation if other vendors can prove substantially similar product offerings.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Team Industrial Services is identified as the sole source manufacturer and training authority, holding previously expired patents (6,776,184 and 7,225,827) for the InsertValve technology. The estimated expenditure for this procurement is $75,000.00 per fiscal year, with no changes to the previous contract's financial terms. The procurement includes standard county purchasing terms and conditions, covering compliance requirements, insurance, public records access, and Florida-specific statutory provisions related to vendor eligibility. While the solicitation is currently structured as a sole source procurement, Sarasota County has indicated openness to competitive alternatives if vendors can demonstrate comparable technological capabilities and meet the specific performance requirements of the InsertValve system.