Notice of intent to single source seal analytical, INC.

Collier County's Procurement Services Division has issued a Notice of Intent to Single Source SEAL Analytical, Inc. for a specialized procurement covering maintenance, support, supplies, services, and consumables for specific scientific analytical equipment. The targeted equipment includes AQ300 and AQ400 Discrete Analyzers, AA100 AutoAnalyzer with AS2 Sampler, and Minilab 1200 BOD Analyzer. This procurement is structured as a potential five-year contract running from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030, with a submission deadline of September 30, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The procurement process is unique in that it is not a traditional request for pricing, but rather an opportunity for potential vendors to contest the single source designation by providing documentation demonstrating alternative qualified sources. All responses must be submitted through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System, with the division retaining sole authority to determine the approved equal status of any commodities offered by respondents.

This procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and the documentation does not indicate restrictions on responding organizations. The single source intent suggests SEAL Analytical, Inc. is the presumed primary vendor, with the county seeking confirmation that no viable alternative vendors exist. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the maintenance and support contract implies a potentially significant annual investment. The procurement covers scientific analytical equipment maintenance, which suggests specialized technical capabilities will be a key evaluation criterion. The county's approach indicates a strategic procurement method aimed at ensuring continuity of service and equipment support for critical analytical infrastructure, with an emphasis on verifying market competitiveness and technical equivalence among potential providers.