NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Coplastix Sluice Gate(s)

The City of Palm Coast, located in Franklin County, Florida, intends to procure two non-metallic wall-mounted sluice gates through a sole source procurement from Alfa Laval/MTS Environmental. The specific procurement involves replacing severely rusted existing gates for Clarifiers #3 and #4, with precise specifications including a 24" x 24" gate for Clarifier #4 and an 18" x 18" gate for Clarifier #3. Each gate will feature a handwheel assembly mounted on a wall-mounted pedestal, rising 316 stainless steel stems, and be suitable for 6' on and off head pressure. The procurement process allows potential alternative vendors to submit proposals through the Bonfire Hub portal, with submissions opening on October 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT and closing on October 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT. Vendors must upload PDF files through the specified portal, with technical requirements including compatibility with Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browsers, and ensuring JavaScript and browser cookies are enabled.

The sole source justification is based on Alfa Laval's claim of being the exclusive manufacturer of the Coplastix product, with MTS Environmental identified as their sole contracted representative for Florida. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is tax-exempt and will be processed through the Utility Department, with an estimated total project cost of $41,560.00. The gates are specified to be non-metallic, corrosion-resistant, and include a 10-year or better warranty, with additional services such as start-up service, adhesive anchor bolts, and freight to the job site at 26 Utility Drive, Palm Coast, FL. Technical support for the submission process is available through Euna Procurement, with vendors able to contact support via email or access their help forum to ensure successful proposal submission.