Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Praestol

The City of Holly Hill, Florida, Department of Public Works is pursuing a sole source procurement for water treatment polymers, specifically the PRAESTOL K 260 FL, from Solenis LLC. The procurement is unique in that it bypasses traditional competitive bidding procedures due to Solenis being the exclusive manufacturer and supplier of this specialized wastewater flocculation product. The procurement focuses on acquiring a specific water treatment polymer manufactured at Solenis' Greensboro, North Carolina facility, with the primary objective of maintaining efficient wastewater treatment operations. The sole source authorization letter, dated July 31, 2025, provides official documentation supporting the city's intent to procure directly from Solenis. The procurement appears targeted for immediate implementation, with the notice of intent posted on January 8, 2026, and a due date of September 23, 2025, suggesting an expedited procurement process. Solenis LLC will provide dry and emulsion wastewater flocculants, dispersants, and selected antiscalants as part of this procurement.

This procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, given the sole source nature of the contract. Solenis LLC is positioned as the incumbent and sole potential vendor for this specific water treatment polymer, eliminating competitive considerations. The procurement does not explicitly outline budget ranges or award values, though it is focused on a specialized water treatment chemical product for municipal infrastructure. The contract seems designed to support continuous wastewater treatment operations for the City of Holly Hill's Department of Public Works. The sole source approach indicates a specific technical requirement that can only be met by Solenis LLC's proprietary PRAESTOL K 260 FL product. No information is provided about existing infrastructure integration requirements or alternative vendor qualifications.