Notice of intent to single source gilson engineering sales, LLC

Collier County, Florida is issuing a Notice of Intent to Single Source Gilson Engineering Sales, LLC for Siemens Process Instrumentation products and services, with the single-source challenge period closing October 1, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement with no competitive alternative anticipated.

Gilson Engineering Sales, LLC is the authorized contracted representative for Siemens equipment in Florida. The scope covers Siemens MultiRanger/Hydrorange 100/200 ultrasonic level controllers and level sensors, valve positioners, liquid, gas, and solids flow meters, process recorders, pressure and temperature transmitters, loop controllers, pneumatics, weighing and feeding equipment, replacement parts, and factory service and support. All equipment integrates with Collier County's SCADA system at Water and Wastewater facilities and is designated critical to process monitoring, control, and compliance with FDEP permit requirements and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

The intended contract term is three years, from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029. No contract value is specified in the notice.

This is a challenge period, not a pricing solicitation. Interested parties may contest the single-source designation by submitting written documentation demonstrating the availability of other qualified sources by October 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl. Respondents must not submit pricing information. The Procurement Services Division will review all responses in conjunction with the requesting department and retains sole authority to determine whether to proceed with the single-source designation. No provision exists for protest or appeal of the final decision.