Notice of intent to sole source prominent equipment, parts, & services

Collier County's Procurement Services Division has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for ProMinent equipment, parts, and services for the Wastewater Division. The procurement specifically targets ProMinent Metering Pumps, Fluoride Analyzers, and associated products critical for maintaining Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) chlorine and chemical compliance levels. TriNova, Inc. is proposed as the single source provider for these specialized water treatment components. The contract period is anticipated to run from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029. The procurement process requires vendors to submit potential objections or alternative source documentation through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System by Friday, August 2, 2024, at 3:00 pm. This procurement is being pursued as a single source acquisition, which means the selection is directed to one vendor due to standardization, warranty, or other unique factors. Respondents are not required to submit pricing but can contest the sole source designation by providing detailed documentation showing alternative qualified sources.

The Notice of Intent does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. The procurement appears to be open to vendors who can demonstrate comparable capabilities to TriNova, Inc. in providing ProMinent water treatment equipment and services. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the documentation, the five-year contract duration suggests a potentially significant investment in water treatment infrastructure and compliance equipment. The Procurement Services Division retains sole discretion in determining whether to maintain the sole/single source designation after reviewing any submitted alternative source documentation. Importantly, this notice is not a formal invitation to bid or quote, but rather a market verification process for the proposed procurement approach. Potential respondents should carefully review the technical specifications and compliance requirements for ProMinent Metering Pumps and Fluoride Analyzers before submitting any challenges to the proposed sole source procurement.