QR 41074 - Purchase of Data Loggers, Equipment Enclosures, Radios, and Modems

The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) is seeking quotes for the purchase of data loggers, equipment enclosures, radios, and modems to support its data collection and telemetry systems. The procurement, identified as Quote Request (QR) 41074, is specifically targeting Campbell Scientific equipment due to the District's existing infrastructure of approximately 1,000 deployed units. The quote request seeks suppliers to provide a comprehensive unit price list for various technical components, including specific models of dataloggers, radios, modems, cables, and sensors. Responses are due by March 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., and must be submitted electronically through DemandStar, Central Bidding, or via thumb drive delivery. The contract will be awarded to the supplier offering the lowest total cost for all items, with an initial agreement term of three years starting April 1, 2025, and the option for two additional 12-month renewals. The District will place orders on an as-needed basis through purchase orders, with no guaranteed minimum purchase amounts. The evaluation will prioritize total cost and compatibility with the existing technological ecosystem.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The District is tax-exempt, holding Tax ID No. 85-8012643710C-3, which may impact pricing considerations. The requirement for Campbell Scientific equipment effectively limits potential respondents to vendors authorized to distribute these specific products. The District's rationale for maintaining its current technological infrastructure includes avoiding inefficiencies such as increased staff training, potential modifications to data processing routines, and risks of decreased data quality that might result from integrating different equipment. While no specific budget range is listed, the procurement is structured as an as-needed contract, suggesting flexibility in total expenditure. The contract's three-year term with potential renewals indicates a long-term commitment to maintaining and potentially expanding the District's data collection and telemetry capabilities.