Single Source - Heather Encinosa (NG&N)
- Brevard County is pursuing a sole source procurement from Moss Kelley Inc. (MKI Service Inc.) for the removal and replacement of a Huber barscreen at the South Beaches Wastewater Treatment Plant. The procurement is specifically targeting specialized equipment and service from Huber Technology Inc., a subsidiary of the original manufacturer Huber SE, which is the only authorized service provider for this equipment in the United States and Canada. The procurement is governed by Florida Statutes...
- Brevard County, Florida, through its Natural Resources Department, is pursuing a sole source procurement for the OceanSpace Aquatic Imager, a specialized flow-through optical imaging system designed to identify zooplankton and microplastics in situ. The procurement is specifically targeting the proprietary equipment and software manufactured exclusively by OceanSpace, LLC, with no alternative commercial systems deemed capable of meeting the county's specialized requirements. The notice of...
- Brevard County, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for specialized public safety tower lighting system components from Unimar. The county seeks to acquire a new flash head, cable, and white driver module to replace existing equipment for its public safety infrastructure. This procurement is being conducted through a sole source justification process under section 287.057(5)(3)(c) of the Florida Statutes and Brevard County Policy BCC-25. The Notice of Intended Decision was posted on...
- Brevard County, Florida, through its Board of County Commissioners and Natural Resources Management Department, is pursuing a sole source procurement for a specialized water-quality monitoring instrument called the AlgaeTorch, manufactured by PPS Systems. The device is a hand-held instrument designed to measure microalgae and bacteria in freshwater and saltwater environments by detecting chlorophyll-a levels, with the capability to deliver complete measurements in less than 20 seconds without...
- Brevard County in Florida is pursuing a sole source procurement for custom brush trucks, component systems, and related service/repair parts for the Fire Rescue Department. The contract opportunity, posted on December 10, 2025, is seeking a specialized vendor for chemical containers with unique capabilities that cannot be met through competitive solicitation. The procurement follows Brevard County Policy BCC-25 and Florida Statutes section 287.057(5)(3)(c) for sole source acquisitions. Responses...
- Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is conducting a sole source procurement for United Plastics Fabricating Inc. to provide fabrication and repair services for UPF brand Poly Tanks specifically designed for Brevard County Fire Rescue (BCFR) Fire Apparatus. This specialized procurement is for polypropylene water and foam tank assemblies that are non-interchangeable direct replacement components for existing fire apparatus equipment. The sole source justification is being processed...
- The City of Holly Hill in Volusia County, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for the MicroC 2000 supplemental carbon product used in its wastewater treatment facility. Environmental Operating Solutions, Inc. (EOSi) is identified as the exclusive manufacturer of this specialized carbon product, with Hawkins, Inc. of Apopka, Florida, serving as the sole supplier of non-bulk packaging within the state. The procurement is structured as a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, which...
- The City of Holly Hill, Florida, Department of Public Works is pursuing a sole source procurement for water treatment polymers, specifically the PRAESTOL K 260 FL, from Solenis LLC. The procurement is unique in that it bypasses traditional competitive bidding procedures due to Solenis being the exclusive manufacturer and supplier of this specialized wastewater flocculation product. The procurement focuses on acquiring a specific water treatment polymer manufactured at Solenis' Greensboro,...
- The City of Orlando, located in Orange County, Florida, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source procurement for Bosman Plate Aerators, designated under Solicitation Number S26-0139. The procurement is being managed by the Water Reclamation Enterprises Department and specifically targets the acquisition of Bosman Plate Aerators from PB Equipment Inc. The solicitation was posted on January 6, 2026, with a response deadline of January 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The city is...
- Marion County, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for PHi-Continuous Air Mixer Systems, Parts, and Rebuild Kits through a non-competitive solicitation process. The county intends to waive standard competitive bidding procedures and directly award the contract to FJ Nugent & Associates Inc. as the single source supplier. The procurement specifically seeks C3ND PHi-Continuous Air mixer systems, along with associated parts and rebuild kits for county operations. The procurement...
Brevard County is pursuing a sole source procurement for specialized legal services to be provided by Heather J. Encinosa of Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. (NG&N). The primary objective is to draft a Sewer Use Ordinance required for compliance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Industrial Pretreatment Program. This one-time engagement requires technical expertise in municipal legal drafting specific to environmental regulatory standards. The Notice of Intended Decision was posted on November 26, 2025, and will remain open until December 3, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Potential respondents who believe they can meet or exceed the requirements must submit compelling technical documentation supporting their qualifications. The county reserves the right to cancel the sole source intent and pursue a formal competitive solicitation if alternative vendors can provide substantially similar services. Inquiries regarding the procurement can be directed to Heather Riley at the Brevard County Utility Services Department. The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of organizational set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise provisions. No specific incumbent vendors beyond Heather Encinosa are identified in the documentation. The contract is a single-source, one-time engagement with a defined budget of $50,000 for legal services. The procurement is being managed through the Brevard County Utility Services Department, with final approval required from the Assistant County Manager for purchases in the $50,000-$100,000 range. Contact information for the recommended vendor includes Heather J. Encinosa at Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A., reachable at 850-224-4070 or Hencinosa@ngnlaw.com. The sole source justification includes statutory references to Florida Statutes Chapter 838, which addresses procurement integrity and the unlawfulness of circumventing competitive procurement processes. The contract appears focused on a specific deliverable - drafting a comprehensive Sewer Use Ordinance aligned with FDEP regulatory requirements.
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Heather_Encinosa_NG&N_-_Justification_.pdf | 3MB | 11/25/25 | ||
Heather_Encinosa_NG&N__-_Notice_of_Intended_Decision.pdf | 272KB | 11/25/25 |