Notice of intent to sole source evoqua water technologies

Collier County, Florida is pursuing a single source procurement with Evoqua Water Technologies for a comprehensive service agreement covering water filtration and reagent water production for the county's five wastewater treatment facilities. The procurement is specifically designed to support regulatory compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and NELAC standards, focusing on providing water purification solutions that eliminate substances potentially interfering with analytical testing methods. The contract is structured for a three-year period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027, with a critical submission deadline for alternative vendor challenges set for October 4, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Potential respondents must submit detailed documentation through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System, explicitly prohibited from including pricing information. The procurement process allows for vendor challenges, with the Procurement Services Division retaining sole discretion in evaluating and maintaining the single source designation, which is not subject to protest or appeal.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the documentation. While Evoqua Water Technologies is the intended single source provider, the notice allows for potential alternative vendors to demonstrate comparable capabilities. The current documentation does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the service agreement. The contract's focus on specialized water filtration and reagent water production suggests a technical procurement requiring vendors with specific expertise in water treatment technologies compatible with wastewater analytical compliance requirements. Integration requirements would likely involve seamless implementation of filtration systems, tanks, and supplies that meet rigorous environmental and analytical testing standards across Collier County's five wastewater treatment facilities.