Intent to Single Source - Chemscan Process Analyzers Parts and Services

The City of Tampa's Wastewater department intends to execute a single-source procurement for ChemScan Process Analyzers, spare parts, reagents, and maintenance/repair services specific to their Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) Plant and pump stations. The procurement will involve two ChemScan UV-6100 and UV-6101 analyzers used for nitrate and ammonia analysis in treatment facilities, with a custom service agreement and service parts allowance. Deliverables include the analyzers, a custom service agreement, and a parts allowance not to exceed $2,500 per analyzer, with delivery specified between 7am and 3pm at the AWTP Warehouse and no installation required. The procurement is uniquely structured as a sole-source acquisition, with ChemScan Inc. identified as the exclusive manufacturer of these specialized process analyzer systems, sensors, probes, and controllers. The total estimated price for the purchase is $12,075, with funding sourced from account 41000.243900.531002, and the commodity code identified as 493.92. The procurement documents indicate that refurbished equipment may be acceptable, and the due date for this opportunity was January 22, 2025.

This procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. ChemScan Inc. is the sole authorized source for this equipment, with EnviroSales of Florida, Inc. serving as the exclusive representative for municipal sales in mainland Florida. The current infrastructure involves three existing ChemScan analyzers used for methanol control and treatment analysis at the facility. The procurement supports continuation of the current technological ecosystem with patented and proprietary optical subassemblies, circuit boards, filter systems, accessories, and software specific to ChemScan's proprietary systems. The award value is precisely defined at $12,075, which includes the analyzers, a custom service agreement, and a service parts allowance. The procurement is limited to ChemScan's specific equipment and services, with the company holding a Federal ID of 39-1815847 and being the exclusive source for original equipment, calibration services, product upgrades, and repair parts for these specialized analyzers.