Notice of Intent to Sole Source Badger Meters

The City of Holly Hill, Florida has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source procurement for Badger Meter water metering equipment and related software solutions. This sole source procurement encompasses E-Series Ultrasonic Meters, Recordall Disc Meters, Recordall Compound Series/Combo Meters, Recordall Turbo Series Meters, HR-E Encoders, HR-E LCD Encoders, BEACON SaaS, BEACON Mobile Reading Solutions, and ORION Endpoints. Badger Meter, Inc. has been designated as the exclusive provider based on its status as the original manufacturer of these proprietary products, the absence of regional distributors, and the equipment's specialized compatibility requirements with the City's existing metering infrastructure. The sole source justification emphasizes that these products are not interchangeable with competing manufacturers' equipment and represent the only known solutions meeting the City of Holly Hill's operational and compatibility specifications. The public notice period for this procurement is seven days from the posting date of March 13, 2026, with no competitive bid opening scheduled. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Badger Meter at 800-876-3837 or proposals@badgermeter.com, with the contact person at the municipality being Ms. Mary Mearshmeimer.

As a sole source procurement, this opportunity is restricted exclusively to Badger Meter, Inc., the designated sole source provider, and no other organizations are eligible to respond or compete for the contract award. The procurement does not indicate any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other special classifications, as the sole source designation precludes competitive participation. Badger Meter's incumbent status as the current provider of the City's metering system is central to the sole source determination, as the proprietary nature of their equipment and software solutions creates a dependency on their products for system continuity and operational compatibility. The existing infrastructure integration requirements, particularly compatibility with the City's established metering system and the interconnectivity of BEACON SaaS and ORION Endpoints platforms, further support the sole source designation. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the procurement notice; however, interested parties should contact the City or Badger Meter directly for pricing and contract terms information.