Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Weedo with Trailer and Attachments for Public Works Stormwater

Pinellas County, Florida is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a 2026 Weedo aquatic weed harvester with trailer and attachments for the Public Works Stormwater department, with responses due July 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. This is a sole-source procurement authorized under Florida Statutes 287.057(3)(c), with Weedoo Greenboat Inc. identified as the intended sole source vendor.

The sole-source justification rests on Weedoo's patented outdrive system (U.S. Patent 17/383632), which Weedoo asserts no other company is authorized to manufacture or reproduce without express permission. Weedoo's letter to Pinellas County characterizes this propulsion system as a critical component distinguishing their harvester from competing products and reflects significant investment in research, development, and refinement.

The scope consists of one Weedo machine with trailer and attachments configured for aquatic weed harvesting and stormwater management operations. The contract term is one-time, non-recurring. The total procurement cost is $113,560.00. The requesting department is the Office of Fleet & Asset Management.

Prospective contractors must submit technical documentation through the Pinellas County procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pinellasfl demonstrating capability to meet or exceed stated requirements and demonstrating that bona fide competition exists for this sole-source procurement. No set-asides or incumbent information is identified. Individuals requiring reasonable accommodations must contact Pinellas County at 727/464-4062 or fax 727/464-4157 no later than seven days prior to the deadline.