Reliant Water Technologies Wet Well Wizard System and Parts

Sarasota County is conducting a sole source procurement for the Reliant Water Technologies Wet Well Wizard System and Parts through Solicitation No. 2024-ISS-132. The procurement is specifically for a specialized lift station air ejection system designed to neutralize odors and eliminate Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) problems in wastewater lift stations. The system uses a patent-pending aeration tube placed in the wet well to agitate and mix water, activating aerobic microbes that continuously digest organic wastes. The county intends to award the contract directly to Agora Water Solutions LLC, the exclusive manufacturer, seller, and distributor of this technology. Key technical requirements include the ability to eliminate H2S odors and maintain high dissolved oxygen levels, with the system protected by U.S. patents #9,968,895 and #10,752,530. The solicitation was released on February 12, 2024, with a deadline for questions on February 14, 2024, and responses due electronically through the ProcureNow portal by February 15, 2024, at 5:00 pm. The county allows for potential vendors to challenge the sole source designation by demonstrating the ability to supply equivalent products or services.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The sole source nature of the procurement limits potential vendors, with Agora Water Solutions LLC being the primary contractor. The estimated expenditure for this procurement is $50,000, with a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 for the fiscal/contract year. While the solicitation is structured as a sole source procurement, the county reserves the right to cancel the process and pursue a competitive solicitation if alternative vendors can demonstrate comparable capabilities. The procurement contact is Elena Diesen, a Procurement & Contracts Specialist from Sarasota County's Office of Financial Management, who can be reached at ediesen@scgov.net or (941) 356-7669 for any inquiries. The technology is unique in its ability to provide comprehensive wastewater lift station treatment, potentially offering significant cost savings in odor control expenses for the county.