Notice of intent to designate single source evoqua water technologies

Collier County, Florida, through its Procurement Services Division, is issuing a Notice of Intent to Designate Evoqua Water Technologies as a single source provider for comprehensive water and wastewater treatment systems and technologies. The procurement covers an extensive range of products and services for the PUD Wastewater Division, including specialized chemical solutions, odor control systems, and environmental management technologies. Specific products include Rim-Flo circular systems, Envirex Chain & Scraper systems, Rotating Biological Contactors, Gravisand Sand Filter Systems, and various chemical solutions such as ODOPHOS Iron Salts, ALKAGEN Solutions, BIOXIDE Solutions, and hydrogen peroxide chemical feed systems. The proposed contract period spans from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029, with a comprehensive scope covering liquid and vapor phase technologies, chemical feed systems, monitoring instrumentation, and custom air pollution control systems. Interested parties who disagree with the single source designation must submit alternative vendor documentation by April 18, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System, with the Procurement Services Division retaining sole discretion in evaluating and deciding on the single source designation.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. Evoqua Water Technologies is positioned as the sole source provider, holding multiple patents and exclusive manufacturing rights for specialized products like VoCarb 36C Carbon, AKTIVOX, Midas Odor Control Media, and various proprietary chemical solutions. The current procurement does not explicitly state a total contract value or budget range, but the comprehensive nature of the technologies suggests a significant investment in water treatment infrastructure. Existing infrastructure will likely require integration with Evoqua's specialized technologies, including advanced odor control systems, chemical feed mechanisms, and monitoring platforms like VersaDose and Link2Site. The sole source designation indicates Collier County has determined that Evoqua Water Technologies provides unique technological capabilities that cannot be replicated by other vendors, with the procurement focusing on highly specialized water treatment and environmental management solutions for municipal wastewater applications.