Notice of Intended Sole Source - Lightning Protection
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- SS 2025-02
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- NIGP codes
- 03113 Chillers, Heat Exchangers And Receivers
- 03167 Hvac Equipment, Accessories And Supplies (Not Otherwise Classified)
- 12032 Chiller, Water, Large Flow Capacity (To Chill Hatchery Water)
- 22014 Energy Computerized Control Systems For Hvac, Lighting, Utilities, Etc. Combination
- 22087 Weather Instruments: Anemometers, Barographs, Barometers, Hygrometers, Lightning Strike Counters, Relative Humidity Meters, Thermographs, Radar Weather Display, Etc.
- 91017 Energy Computerized Control System (Hvac, Lighting, Utilities, Etc) Installation, Maintenance And Repair Services
- 93648 Industrial Equipment (Not Construction And Repair, Or Hvac) Maintenance And Repair
- Point of contact
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- Christy Colgan ccolgan@valenciacollege.edu (407) 582-3032
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About this opportunity
Valencia College in Florida is pursuing a sole source procurement for a specialized lightning protection system through a Notice of Intended Sole Source Purchase (Solicitation ID 2025-02). The procurement involves purchasing CMCE lightning suppressors manufactured by Sertec SL and exclusively distributed by EMP Solutions Group in the United States. The comprehensive procurement includes the lightning suppressor equipment, professional installation services, and a ten-year warranty, utilizing patented compensator technology designed to protect college sites from lightning strikes. The procurement is being processed under Florida Administrative Code 6A-14.0734 and Florida Statute 287.057, following Valencia College's established purchasing rules. The procurement notice was posted on May 1, 2025, with a submission deadline of July 24, 2024, and will undergo a seven-business-day posting process as part of the college's Procurement Requirements of Goods and Services procedure. The procurement seeks a solution that provides comprehensive site protection through advanced lightning suppression technology.
The sole source procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. EMP Solutions Group is the sole authorized distributor for the CMCE lightning suppressor in the United States, effectively limiting potential vendors. The total contract value is estimated at $100,000.00, covering the lightning suppressor equipment, installation services, and warranty. The procurement does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific vendor diversity requirements. The technology appears to be a specialized, proprietary solution with unique compensator technology, which justifies the sole source procurement approach. The procurement is being managed by Valencia College's Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Department, with Jay Kothari, President/CEO of EMP Solutions, serving as the primary contact for potential questions or clarifications regarding the lightning suppression technology and procurement process.
Opportunity text
In accordance with the authority granted under F.A.C. 6A-14.0734 (2)(a)(h), Florida Statute 287.057 and the Purchasing rules of Valencia College, the following documentation is submitted in support of a request to purchase the item(s) or services listed within without issuing a call for bids as they are only available from the supplier indicated: The purchase of CMCE lightning suppressor, manufactured by Sertec SL and distributed by EMP Solutions Group. The CMCE lightning suppressor utilizes the patented compensator technology to achieve site protection from lightning strikes. Service includes installation of suppressor and ten-year warranty on units.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02_NOTICE_OF_INTENDED_SOLE_SOURCE_PURCHASE.pdf | ||
| EMP_SOlutions_Sole_Source_LETTER.pdf |
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