Sole Source for AquaFence USA, Inc (FloodWall)

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida, located in Pinellas County, is conducting a sole source procurement for a flood protection system from AquaFence USA, Inc. specifically for Lift Station #85. The procurement focuses on acquiring the FloodWall system, a proprietary flood barrier technology designed to protect critical infrastructure from flood damage and ensure uninterrupted sewage system operations. AquaFence USA, Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of this patented flood protection technology in the United States, with unique design capabilities and an exclusive factory-authorized service and support network. The solicitation was posted on December 17, 2024, with a response deadline of December 27, 2024, at 3:00 pm. The procurement process allows for a seven-business-day period during which other potential suppliers can submit product information, statements of qualifications, or capabilities if they believe they can provide a comparable product or service. The FloodWall system is specifically engineered to be rapidly deployable and protect commercial, industrial, municipal, and mixed-use properties from potential flooding scenarios.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned for this procurement. The sole source justification emphasizes AquaFence USA, Inc.'s unique market position, with no authorized agents or dealers permitted to represent or distribute their products in the United States. The company is located at 95 River St. STE 408, Hoboken, NJ 07030, with a Tax ID of 20-5243900, and is represented by Thomas H. Briedis, President, who can be contacted at (862) 290-7663 or thomas.briedis@aquafence.com. While no specific award value or budget range is provided in the documentation, the procurement is focused on a specific flood protection system for a critical municipal infrastructure asset. The sole source letter and procurement document suggest that this is a targeted, specialized procurement with stringent requirements that limit potential competition to the specific technological solution offered by AquaFence USA, Inc.