Notice of intent to sole source - Aquagold

The state and local contract opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the City of Holly Hill in Volusia County, Florida, for the acquisition of Aqua Gold Corrosion Inhibitor to maintain water plant permit compliance with State and Federal Lead and Copper Rule requirements. Symonds & Associates has been granted exclusive distribution rights for Aquagold and Aquafresh products within Florida for 2024 and 2025, making this a targeted procurement with a specific vendor. The procurement is centered on Water Solutions Unlimited, Inc. as the manufacturer, with Mersch Consulting, Inc. serving as an intermediary. The total estimated cost for the procurement is $28,187.00, which will enable the city to obtain a critical water treatment solution that has been specifically on-site tested and verified for regulatory compliance. The opportunity was initially posted on May 1, 2025, with a due date of October 15, 2024, indicating a structured procurement timeline. The primary objective is to secure a corrosion inhibitor that meets stringent water treatment standards and ensures continued regulatory adherence for municipal water systems.

While the documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, the procurement appears to be a specialized, sole-source agreement with predetermined vendor relationships. The contract opportunity is limited to Symonds & Associates as the exclusive distributor, which effectively restricts competitive bidding for this specific water treatment solution. The existing infrastructure involves municipal water treatment facilities, specifically in the City of Holly Hill, which requires integration of the Aqua Gold Corrosion Inhibitor to maintain regulatory compliance. The procurement represents a targeted solution with a defined vendor ecosystem, including Water Solutions Unlimited, Inc. as manufacturer, Symonds & Associates as distributor, and Mersch Consulting, Inc. as an intermediary. The contract value is precisely defined at $28,187.00, representing a focused and strategic investment in municipal water treatment technology that meets specific regulatory standards.