Notice of intent to single source locher environmental technology, LLC

Collier County, Florida is pursuing a single source procurement for Campbell Scientific equipment and technical support services through Locher Environmental Technology, LLC, specifically for environmental monitoring instrumentation at Clam Pass/Clam Bay. The procurement is being conducted under the county's Procurement Ordinance 17-08, which allows for single source procurement when standardization or specific technical requirements mandate a unique vendor selection. The contract is proposed to run from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030, with a submission deadline of May 14, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Potential vendors are invited to contest the single source designation by submitting documentation demonstrating alternative qualified sources, though they are explicitly instructed not to provide pricing information. The primary deliverables include the purchase and maintenance of specialized environmental monitoring equipment, with a focus on remote real-time condition monitoring. Respondents must submit their documentation through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System, with the division retaining sole authority to determine whether to maintain the single source designation.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. The notice does not indicate any specific restrictions on organizational types that can respond to the potential challenge. Locher Environmental Technology, LLC is positioned as the intended single source provider, suggesting they are the incumbent or preferred vendor for this specialized environmental monitoring technology. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the five-year contract duration implies a potentially significant investment in environmental monitoring infrastructure. The procurement appears focused on maintaining technical consistency and specialized support for the existing Campbell Scientific equipment used in monitoring Clam Pass/Clam Bay's environmental conditions. The Procurement Services Division will evaluate any alternative source submissions based on their assessment of technical equivalence, standardization requirements, and the specific monitoring needs of the county.