Notice of intent to sole source - Aquagold

Volusia County is pursuing a sole source procurement for water treatment products through Symonds & Associates, which has been granted exclusive distribution rights for Aquagold and Aquafresh products within Florida for 2025 and 2026. The procurement is specifically focused on acquiring water treatment solutions, with Water Solutions Unlimited, Inc. serving as the manufacturer in partnership with Mersch Consulting, Inc. The contract opportunity, posted on January 8, 2026, has a submission deadline of September 23, 2025, and involves procuring specialized water treatment products and associated technical support services. The sole source letter, dated June 2, 2025, confirms Symonds & Associates' exclusive distribution rights and their capability to provide comprehensive water treatment solutions to communities throughout Florida. While specific performance metrics are not detailed, the procurement appears to emphasize technical support and product distribution capabilities within the state's water treatment infrastructure.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Water Solutions Unlimited, Inc., located in Camby, Indiana, is the primary manufacturer, with Symonds & Associates serving as the exclusive distributor. The agreement appears to be structured as a multi-year arrangement with potential continuation beyond the 2025-2026 term. No specific budget ranges or award values are disclosed in the available documentation. The sole source nature of the procurement suggests that Symonds & Associates is the only authorized vendor for these specific water treatment products in Florida. The procurement focuses on establishing a continued, exclusive distribution relationship for Aquagold and Aquafresh product lines, with an emphasis on providing technical support and maintaining consistent water treatment service capabilities across Florida communities.