Notice of intent to single source seal analytical, INC.

Collier County, Florida has issued a Notice of Intent to Single Source Seal Analytical, Inc. for a procurement opportunity (PUR-8686) covering maintenance, support, supplies, services, and consumables for specific scientific analytical equipment. The procurement specifically includes maintenance for AQ300 and AQ400 Discrete Analyzers, AA100 AutoAnalyzer with AS2 Sampler, and Minilab 1200 BOD Analyzer. The Notice of Intent was released on September 9, 2025, with a submission deadline of September 30, 2025 at 4:00 pm. Interested parties are only permitted to respond if they disagree with the proposed single source designation and can provide documentation demonstrating alternative qualified sources. The procurement will be conducted through Collier County's Procurement Services Division under Procurement Ordinance 25-34, Section Twelve on Alternative Procurement Methods. Respondents are explicitly prohibited from submitting pricing information and must submit responses through the county's Online Bidding System.

The single source justification is predicated on Seal Analytical, Inc. being the sole source provider for the specified products and services, with the procurement deemed economically and operationally beneficial to the county. The procurement period is set to span from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2030, indicating a five-year contract duration. The Procurement Services Division retains sole discretion in reviewing responses and determining whether to maintain the single source designation. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were noted in the documentation. The notice does not specify a precise award value or budget range for the procurement. Potential respondents are advised that the Procurement Services Division will be the primary point of contact and will have complete authority in evaluating any challenges to the single source procurement approach.