Notice of intent to single source united systems & software, INC.

Collier County, Florida's Procurement Services Division has issued a Notice of Intent to Single Source United Systems & Software, Inc. for the provision of component parts, equipment, and services necessary to maintain Itron meter systems. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of deliverables including Itron Mobile Radio units, CN 80 Rugged Mobile Computers, software integration to Tametra systems, training on equipment and software use, MC Lite Mobile Collectors, EW-100 ERT and encoder components with through-lid installation kits, connector wires, Itron Collectors, Repeaters and Antennas for AMI systems, and general equipment maintenance and service. The contract term runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029. The submission deadline for parties wishing to contest the single source designation is Friday, April 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Interested parties may challenge the single source designation by submitting written documentation demonstrating that other qualified sources exist for the identified services; however, respondents are explicitly instructed not to provide pricing information. All responses must be submitted online through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl.

This procurement does not contain disclosed set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to specific business classifications or disadvantaged enterprise categories. United Systems & Software, Inc. is identified as the intended sole source vendor, with ITRON, INC. noted as the underlying manufacturer, indicating that the contractor must maintain technical expertise and authorization to support existing Itron infrastructure already deployed within Collier County's systems. The notice explicitly states that this is not a request for pricing or a commitment to purchase, and any final determination regarding single source designation is not subject to objection, protest, or appeal by the Collier County Procurement Services Division and requesting department. No specific budget value or award amount is disclosed in the notice.