Notice of intent to designate sole source SYN-tech systems, INC

Collier County, Florida is initiating a sole source procurement for fuel master fueling equipment parts, service, and supplies through its Procurement Services Division. The county intends to designate Syntech Systems, Inc. as the exclusive provider for these services, effective from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028. The procurement specifically covers maintenance and support for fuel management systems, focusing on Syntech's proprietary FuelMaster Software and Hardware for model series 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, and AIM product line. The system requires three synchronized components: an island controller, an access device for activating dispensers, and system software for reporting and data management. The notice was released on April 12, 2024, with a submission deadline of April 19, 2024, at 3:00 pm, during which potential respondents can submit written documentation challenging the sole source designation if they believe alternative qualified sources exist.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. Syntech Systems, Inc. is positioned as the incumbent and proposed sole source vendor, highlighting its unique technological position through proprietary hardware patents and copyrighted source code. The company emphasizes its systems' forward and backward compatibility, allowing upgrades to software, firmware, or communications without requiring complete equipment replacement. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the documents, the procurement covers a four-year period of fuel management system support and parts. The Procurement Services Division will serve as the sole determining authority on maintaining the sole source designation, with all responses required to be submitted through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System.