Rehabilitation of Sand Filter Beds at Greenwood Lakes WRF

Seminole County, Florida is conducting a sole source procurement for the Rehabilitation of Sand Filter Beds at Greenwood Lakes Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), located at 1301 East Second Street in Sanford, Florida. The primary objective of this procurement is to replace the current filtration system with the DSF DynaSand Continuous Backwash filter system. As a sole source procurement, this solicitation is not conducted as a competitive bid or proposal process, and vendors must confirm their ability to provide the specified product and service by completing the Sole Source Response Form. The solicitation was released on April 30, 2026, with a deadline for questions on May 11, 2026, and a response submission deadline of May 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Seminole County procurement portal at https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/seminolefl. The designated procurement contact is Brandy LaForce, Accounting Specialist with the Administrative Services - Purchasing & Contracts Department, reachable at blaforce@seminolecountyfl.gov or (407) 665-2152. Vendors are required to adhere to lobby affirmation requirements and are prohibited from communicating with any Seminole County employees, elected officials, officers, or their appointees regarding the solicitation, with non-compliance resulting in ineligibility for award.

Parkson Corporation has been identified as the sole source provider for the DynaSand Continuous Backwash filter system, including parts, service, and repairs, as confirmed by their April 17, 2026 letter establishing their exclusive provider status as the original manufacturer and supplier of the equipment. This designation as the sole authorized source for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts and related services supports the non-competitive procurement approach for both the equipment and associated services. The sole source letter from Parkson Corporation serves as official documentation justifying the procurement methodology and establishes Marty Unger as the technical point of contact at Parkson Corporation. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents. There are no noted set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligible vendor types mentioned in the solicitation materials provided.