Purchase of Electrodes for YSI Ammonia and Nitrate Analytical Probes

The City of Orlando's Procurement and Contracts Division is seeking to purchase electrodes for YSI Ammonia and Nitrate Analytical Probes through a sole source procurement designated as solicitation number S23-0548. The procurement specifically targets specialized electrodes for water monitoring equipment, with CL2 Solutions LLC initially identified as the exclusive vendor. The solicitation covers equipment for municipal wastewater, industrial wastewater, and municipal drinking water markets within Florida. The procurement process allows for a seven-calendar-day window during which alternative suppliers can submit product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities to demonstrate their ability to provide equivalent products. The key deadline is August 22, 2023, at 5:00 PM, by which potential vendors must communicate their qualifications to Varun Desai, Purchasing Agent III, via email at varun.desai@orlando.gov or by phone at (407) 246-3874. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation proving their capability to match the technical specifications of the required electrodes for YSI analytical probes.

The solicitation appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The current incumbent and sole source vendor is CL2 Solutions LLC, located in Valrico, Florida, which has been confirmed by YSI Incorporated (a Xylem brand) as the exclusive sales and service representative for their equipment in Florida and Georgia. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the procurement is for specialized scientific equipment electrodes. The existing infrastructure involves YSI IQ SensorNet process monitoring equipment, which requires precise, manufacturer-specific electrode components. The contact for the vendor is Jason at CL2 Solutions, who can be reached at (813) 629-2720. The procurement is specifically focused on Orange County and Orlando City jurisdictions, with the potential vendor needing to demonstrate technical compatibility with existing water monitoring systems and analytical probe technologies.