Siemens Flow Meter Products

Sarasota County is conducting a sole source procurement (Solicitation 2023-ISS-047) for Siemens flow meter products through its Public Utilities department, specifically targeting water and wastewater infrastructure systems. The procurement seeks to renew an existing contract with Siemens Industry, Inc., with Gilson Engineering Sales of Florida serving as the authorized contracted representative for Siemens Process Instrumentation products in Florida. The flow meters utilize ultrasonic level transducers and radar technology to measure direct liquid flow rates through pipes, with a critical requirement that these are proprietary Siemens products that cannot be easily substituted without complete engineering redesign. The solicitation was released on October 13, 2023, with responses due electronically through the ProcureNow portal by October 18, 2023, at 5:00 pm, and a question submission deadline of October 17, 2023, at 3:00 pm. The county has stipulated that if other vendors can demonstrate the ability to supply equivalent products or services, they may cancel the sole source procurement and pursue a competitive solicitation.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, though standard county procurement terms and conditions will apply, including compliance requirements and Florida statutory vendor eligibility standards. The current authorization covers expenditures between $50,001 and $100,000 per fiscal year, with the specific contract value estimated at $120,000.00 for the period from 10/26/2023 to 10/25/2024. The original procurement was initially approved on 10/26/2018 with an initial five-year term, and this renewal represents a continued commitment to the Siemens flow meter technology. Vendors believing they can provide equivalent goods are invited to complete an Intent to Sole Source Response form and submit supporting documentation. All purchase orders will be issued to Siemens Industry Inc. through Gilson Engineering Sales, maintaining the current procurement structure and vendor relationship.