MAQS - Pressure Surfacing System

The City of Orlando, located in Orange County, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for the MAQS - Pressure Surfacing System through solicitation S24-0462. The primary vendor, Donelson Construction Company, LLC, is seeking exclusive rights to provide PressurePave-Modified Aggregate Quick Set (MAQS) Systems, a specialized pavement preservation technology. The procurement focuses on a proprietary surfacing solution that includes unique limestone aggregate blends, specialized emulsion oils, and patented application techniques, with demonstrated superior performance in skid resistance and aggregate loss testing. The solicitation was released on June 17, 2024, with a submission deadline of June 24, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). Potential alternative suppliers are invited to submit product information, qualifications, and capabilities to Senior Purchasing Agent Silvia Coste via email (silvia.coste@orlando.gov) during a seven-day open challenge period. The procurement requires detailed technical documentation, including patent information, performance test results, and proof of technological innovation specific to pavement surfacing systems.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Donelson Construction Company appears to be the incumbent and proposed sole source vendor, holding multiple patents (US Patent Nos. 9,879,387, 9,260,826, 7,312,262B2) that cover their technological approach. The MAQS system utilizes proprietary equipment for material transfer and application, with aggregate sourced exclusively from Clever Stone Quarry and specialized emulsion oils produced by Donelson Sealant Technologies. While no specific award value or budget range is provided in the documentation, the procurement suggests a specialized infrastructure improvement project focused on advanced pavement surfacing technologies. The sole source approach indicates a high degree of specificity in the required technological solution, potentially limiting competitive bidding to vendors with comparable specialized capabilities in pavement preservation systems.