NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE HF Scientific Equipment, Parts, & Service

Collier County's Procurement Services Division is pursuing a sole source procurement for HF Scientific equipment, parts, and services for the Wastewater Division, covering the period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The procurement specifically targets HF Scientific Chlorine and Turbidity Analyzers and related services, including Model CLX Continuous Monitoring Process Instruments, repair and replacement parts for CLX and MTOL Plus On-Line NTU meters, Handheld Chlorine Dioxide Photometers, related chemicals, buffers, reagents, lab testing equipment, test kits, supplies, and polymers. The primary objective is to ensure compliance with operating permits for water quality monitoring and testing. The procurement notice was released on July 22, 2024, with a submission deadline of July 29, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Potential respondents are required to submit any objections or alternative vendor information through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System, with the Procurement Services Division retaining sole discretion in determining the final sole source designation.

The procurement is not restricted to specific enterprise types, and no explicit set-aside designations are mentioned in the documentation. Lazenby & Associates is identified as the vendor representing HF Scientific as the manufacturer for this sole source procurement. The notice emphasizes that this is not an invitation to bid or quote, and respondents should focus on providing documentation about alternative qualified sources rather than submitting pricing information. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement appears to be targeted at maintaining critical water quality monitoring infrastructure and equipment. The scope of the procurement suggests a specialized technical requirement that may limit the pool of potential alternative vendors, with the county prioritizing continuity of essential wastewater monitoring capabilities through this sole source approach.