Notice of intent to sole source TOMCO2 systems

Collier County, Florida, through its Procurement Services Division, is pursuing a sole source procurement (PUR 4333) for TomCO2 Systems to provide service and parts for a 52,000-pound carbon dioxide storage tank. The notice of intent, released on August 13, 2024, seeks to establish a contract period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027, without competitive bidding. The procurement specifically covers maintenance services for valves, fittings, and other components of the TomCO2 storage tank system. Potential respondents are invited to contest the sole source designation by providing documentation demonstrating alternative qualified sources, though pricing submissions are explicitly prohibited. All responses must be submitted through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System by the submission deadline of August 20, 2024, at 3:00 pm. The Procurement Services Division retains sole discretion in determining whether to maintain the sole/single source designation. TomCO2 Systems, located in Loganville, Georgia, has submitted a letter confirming their status as the exclusive manufacturer and service provider for their specialized equipment.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational participation mentioned in the procurement documents. TomCO2 Systems is positioned as the sole source vendor, with Sean Klubenspies serving as the Field Service Manager and primary point of contact. The procurement appears to be focused on maintaining existing infrastructure, specifically the 52,000-pound carbon dioxide storage tank. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, the three-year contract period suggests a potentially significant ongoing service arrangement. The sole source designation implies that TomCO2 Systems possesses unique capabilities or proprietary technology that makes them the only qualified provider for these specific maintenance and parts services. Interested parties are encouraged to review the complete documentation and potentially challenge the sole source designation through the prescribed submission process.