SCADA Products from Mission Communications, LLC

Sarasota County is pursuing a sole source procurement for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) products from Mission Communications, LLC, to be distributed exclusively by AWC, Inc. for the Eastern Time Zone portion of Florida. The procurement (Project Number 2024-ISS-207) focuses on acquiring critical infrastructure communication equipment, including circuit boards, remote telemetry circuit boards, alarm controls, and SCADA communication equipment designed to relay and transmit information from remote lift stations to main treatment plants. The county's objective is to support its SCADA Master Plan, which involves building 92 alarm monitors and 5 circuit boards for remote telemetry units, enabling staff to quickly respond to emergencies or required corrective actions at remote sites. Key submission details include a deadline for questions on April 22, 2024, at 3:00 pm, and a response deadline of April 23, 2024, at 5:00 pm, with all submissions to be made electronically through the ProcureNow portal. While this is currently structured as a sole source procurement, the county remains open to competitive solicitation if other vendors can demonstrate the ability to supply equivalent products or services.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. AWC, Inc. is confirmed as the exclusive distributor for Mission Communications' products in east Florida, based on correspondence dated January 1, 2024. Vendors who believe they can provide comparable goods or services are invited to complete an Intent to Sole Source Response form and submit documentation supporting their capabilities. The total estimated expenditure is $900,000.00 per fiscal year, with procurement authorization for a cumulative amount not to exceed $200,000.00. The contract term is set for one year, spanning from 07/17/2024 to 07/16/2025, with no changes to the estimated expenditure amount. Standard county purchasing terms will apply, including compliance with local and state regulations, insurance requirements, employment eligibility verification, and specific provisions related to public records, scrutinized companies, and convicted vendor lists. The county reserves the right to terminate the procurement if alternative suppliers can meet the required specifications.