ISCO Industries Snap- Tite Culvert Liner System

Sarasota County is pursuing a sole source procurement for the ISCO Industries Snap-Tite Culvert Liner System through Solicitation Number 2024-ISS-283, specifically targeting the Public Works Department's Stormwater Division. The procurement seeks to renew an existing contract for culvert liner systems that are patented and exclusively manufactured by ISCO Industries in Florida. These culvert liners meet ASTM Standard D 3212 and are available in various lengths with male/female ends, designed for infrastructure maintenance and replacement. The solicitation was released on July 24, 2024, with a deadline for questions on July 25, 2024, and a final response deadline of July 26, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Responses must be submitted electronically through the ProcureNow portal, with the county reserving the right to cancel the sole source procurement if alternative vendors can demonstrate the ability to supply substantially similar products or services. Evaluation will include a comprehensive review of vendor capabilities, product specifications, and compliance with technical requirements.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. ISCO Industries is currently the incumbent and sole provider of this specialized culvert liner system, with the county estimating an expenditure of approximately $50,000 for the fiscal year. The existing infrastructure is deeply integrated with ISCO's Snap-Tite system, and county staff are fully trained on its implementation, which would make switching to an alternative system complex and potentially costly. The contract period is structured to align with previous agreements, originally valid from 10/7/2017 to 10/6/2018, with potential for renewal. The procurement is subject to various Florida statutory requirements, including provisions related to public records, employment eligibility verification, and restrictions on contracting with certain scrutinized companies. Payment will be processed through the Clerk of the Circuit Court in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, and the purchase order remains contingent on the availability of lawfully budgeted and appropriated funds.