Notice of intent to single source alfa laval INC.

Collier County, Florida's Procurement Services Division is issuing a Notice of Intent to Single Source procurement for a Lime Sludge Dewatering Belt Filter Press system from Alfa Laval Inc. The equipment and associated services include an Alfa Laval AS-H Belt Press (Winklepress), Local Control Panel, Remote Control Panel, Inline Variable Orifice Mixer, and polymer system designed to remove water from lime sludge transferred from reactors through a holding tank, with the dewatered sludge subsequently disposed of off-site. The belt filter press is a critical component of the county's lime sludge management process, enabling efficient water removal and waste preparation for external disposal. The procurement notice was released on April 17, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. for any parties wishing to contest the single source designation. The proposed contract award period spans October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029. Respondents who disagree with the single source designation must submit written documentation through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl demonstrating that other qualified sources exist for the identified services.

This is a non-competitive single source procurement with no designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on respondent qualifications, as the designation is based on Alfa Laval Inc. being identified as the sole qualified source for this specialized equipment. The single source justification is designated as "No Value," indicating that the county has determined no other vendors meet the technical requirements for this particular lime sludge dewatering application. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the notice, and no pricing information is being solicited during this notice phase. The Collier County Procurement Services Division and the requesting department retain sole authority to determine whether the single source designation will be approved, with no provision for objection, protest, or appeal of their final decision. Specific contract values or budget ranges have not been disclosed in this initial notice of intent.