Notice of intent to sole source hoover pumping systems corporation

Collier County, Florida, through its Procurement Services Division, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Hoover Pumping Systems Corporation for a comprehensive irrigation pumping systems contract. The procurement opportunity covers design, installation, maintenance, repairs, and replacements of Hoover Irrigation Pumping Systems across the county, with a proposed five-year contract period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030. The scope of work includes new system installations, annual maintenance as per Hoover service agreements, and necessary repairs or replacements. The sole source justification is based on Procurement Ordinance 17-08, which allows for selection of a specific supplier due to unique capabilities or proprietary technology. Interested parties are invited to contest the proposed designation by submitting written documentation showing alternative qualified sources, with the submission deadline set for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 3:00 pm through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System.

The procurement opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The notice emphasizes that respondents should not submit pricing information and that the Procurement Services Division retains sole discretion in determining the approved sole source status. No incumbent vendors beyond Hoover Pumping Systems Corporation are mentioned, and the document does not provide specific award values or budget ranges for the proposed contract. The procurement is structured as a potential sole source award, meaning that alternative vendors must provide compelling evidence to challenge Hoover Pumping Systems Corporation's proposed exclusive status. The county's approach suggests a highly specialized procurement focused on a specific vendor's unique capabilities in irrigation pumping systems, with the potential for a comprehensive five-year contract covering design, installation, maintenance, and repair services.