InsertValve and Training

Sarasota County is issuing a Sole Source (SS) procurement for InsertValves and associated training services from Team Industrial Services, Inc., located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The solicitation seeks the provision of InsertValve products and comprehensive training services for county infrastructure management. The InsertValves feature proprietary technology protected under U.S. patents 6,776,184 and 7,225,827, which contain 28 unique claims, and include technical specifications such as resilient wedge seats that operate independently of pipe integrity, true MJ connections accommodating future pipe replacement, and field-repairable components operable even under pressure conditions. Team Industrial Services asserts exclusive qualification as the sole source manufacturer and training authority for this product. Interested vendors must submit responses electronically through the Sarasota County procurement portal by February 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm, with a deadline for vendor questions on February 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm. Prospective vendors seeking to challenge the sole source determination must complete the Intent to Sole Source Response form and provide supporting documentation demonstrating their capability to supply the same or substantially similar products and services. Sarasota County reserves the right to cancel the sole source designation and issue a competitive solicitation if respondents demonstrate equivalent supply capabilities.

All vendors must comply with Sarasota County's General Terms and Conditions of Purchase Orders, including E-Verify employment eligibility verification, maintenance of required insurance coverage, indemnification provisions, and compliance with Florida Statutes regarding scrutinized companies and boycott provisions. Vendors are also required to meet public records and cybersecurity compliance standards. Team Industrial Services, Inc. is the current incumbent vendor for this renewal contract. The solicitation does not establish a specific contract term, renewal options, or pricing information in the available documentation. All invoices submitted must reference the applicable Purchase Order number and be directed to the Sarasota County Finance Department. For further inquiries, vendors should contact Violeta Braescu, Procurement Professional, at vbraescu@scgov.net or (941) 861-5432.