Leica Geosystems Surveying Solutions

Sarasota County, Florida intends to issue a sole source procurement (ISS 2026-ISS-657) for Leica Geosystems surveying solutions through FLT Geosystems, the sole authorized distributor for Leica's high-end surveying equipment in Florida and specified territories. The procurement encompasses GNSS systems, robotic surveying instruments, field and office software, firmware, and Customer Care Packages (CCP) for surveying and mapping applications. FLT Geosystems holds exclusive distribution rights for Leica Geosystems products throughout Florida, 48 counties in Georgia, and 22 Caribbean islands, as documented by Leica Geosystems' vendor authorization letter dated February 4, 2025. The County has established a deadline for submitting questions by April 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM, with a final response deadline of April 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Respondents must submit responses electronically through the secure procurement portal and include a completed Intent to Sole Source Response form with supporting documentation. The County reserves the right to cancel the sole source designation and conduct a competitive solicitation should other respondents demonstrate the ability to supply the same or substantially similar products and services.

Participation in this procurement is restricted exclusively to vendors authorized by Leica Geosystems to sell the specified products and services, effectively limiting responses to FLT Geosystems unless competing vendors can demonstrate equivalent capabilities. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses are mentioned in the solicitation materials. All purchase orders will be governed by Sarasota County's General Terms and Conditions, which mandate F.O.B. Destination shipping, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, liability and indemnification obligations, and compliance with Florida law regarding boycott lists and convicted vendor restrictions. As a governmental entity, Sarasota County is exempt from state and local taxes under Section 212.08(6) of the Florida Statutes, and payment will be processed through the Clerk of the Circuit Court in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. Specific pricing information and award values are not detailed in the available solicitation documents. Interested parties should contact Violeta Braescu, Procurement Professional, at vbraescu@scgov.net or (941) 861-5432 for additional information and clarification regarding this procurement opportunity.