Notice of intent to sole source vertiv corporation

Collier County's Procurement Services Division has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract with Vertiv Corporation for annual preventative maintenance and repairs of proprietary Liebert UPS power systems utilized in critical areas of the county jail system. The procurement, identified as PUR 6200, is designed to establish a five-year contract from 10/25/2024 to 10/25/2029, with Vertiv Corporation being designated as the sole/single source provider. The primary objective is to maintain and repair specialized uninterruptible power supply systems critical to the jail's infrastructure. Potential respondents are invited to contest the sole source designation by providing documentation demonstrating alternative qualified sources, though they are explicitly prohibited from submitting pricing information. The submission deadline is Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 3:00 pm, with all responses required to be submitted through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System. The procurement is being conducted under the county's Procurement Ordinance 17-08, with the Procurement Services Division retaining final authority to review and determine the validity of any alternative source claims.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The sole source justification is predicated on Vertiv Corporation being the exclusive provider of maintenance services for these specific Liebert UPS power systems. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the documentation, the five-year contract duration suggests a potentially significant investment in maintaining critical power infrastructure for the county jail system. The procurement appears to be highly specialized, targeting a specific technological solution with no indication of competitive bidding. The county reserves the right to award the contract without competition if determined to be in the best interest of Collier County. Respondents are advised that the division's decision regarding the sole source designation is final and not subject to objection, protest, or appeal, underscoring the focused and specific nature of this procurement opportunity.