SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is pursuing a single source procurement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for facility performance solutions, specifically HVAC installation and maintenance services for proprietary systems located at the Conner Complex and Mayo Building. This procurement covers a contract term from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with a focus on specialized HVAC maintenance requiring unique technical expertise. The procurement is not a standard bid or proposal, but a statutorily mandated fifteen business day advertisement for an intended single source procurement. Prospective vendors who believe they can provide comparable commodities or services are invited to submit relevant information to the contact person by July 30, 2025. The single source justification is predicated on the proprietary nature of Siemens' systems, which include non-standard BACNet protocols, proprietary field panels, terminal equipment, and specialized laboratory room pressurization control systems that require exclusive Siemens support.

This procurement appears to be restricted to Siemens Industry, Inc. as the sole authorized vendor, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. The Siemens factory branch in Tallahassee is identified as the exclusive authorized representative for the installed systems. The estimated contract amount is $96,492.00, with a budget allocation of up to $125,000.00. The existing infrastructure involves specialized HVAC systems with proprietary hardware and software that can only be effectively maintained by Siemens. If alternative vendors can demonstrate capability to provide equivalent services, they must submit comprehensive information demonstrating their technical competence by the July 30, 2025 deadline. The Department will review any submitted information and determine whether the commodities or services are truly available from a single source before finalizing the procurement.