Notice of intent to sole source ferguson enterprises, LLC

Collier County's Procurement Services Division has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for the procurement of Neptune water metering products and services. The procurement specifically targets Neptune meters, components, and related services for the Public Utilities Engineering & Project Management Division. The sole source procurement is scheduled to run from February 19, 2025, through September 30, 2030, with a submission deadline of February 26, 2025, at 3:00 pm. This procurement is not a commitment to purchase but rather an intent to verify whether the specified requirements can be met by multiple vendors. Potential respondents are prohibited from submitting pricing and are instead encouraged to contest the sole source designation by providing detailed documentation demonstrating alternative qualified sources. All responses must be submitted through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System, with the Procurement Services Division maintaining sole authority to determine the approved equal status of any alternative vendors.

The procurement appears to be an open opportunity without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The sole source nature of the procurement suggests that Ferguson Waterworks, Inc. has been identified as the preferred vendor based on proprietary technology, unique capabilities, or standardization requirements. The document indicates that the procurement is focused on water metering infrastructure, implying potential integration with existing utility systems. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available documentation. Importantly, the notice explicitly states that the final decision on sole source designation cannot be protested or appealed, giving the Procurement Services Division significant discretion in vendor selection. While the procurement targets Neptune meters and components, the specific technical requirements or qualifications for alternative vendors are not comprehensively detailed in the provided documentation.